- Ages 14 to 18
- We are all over the UK. Log in to see where we are in your area. Offsite - Multiple locations
- 17 April 2024 to 31 August 2024
- Full day
- Free
Event
Eight events hosted by Welsh universities or colleges during spring and summer 2024, for year 10/11/12 students to explore the world of electronics and studying the subject at university level.
Eight one-day events hosted by Welsh universities or colleges during spring and summer 2024, for year 10/11/12 students to explore the world of electronics and demystify semiconductors.
More locations and dates will be announced soon.
Schools or individual students (teaching or studying at a school in Wales) can book their place at these events.
During the day, participants will find out more about electronics and studying the subject at university level. There will also be guided tours, and opportunities to speak with current students and teaching staff.
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.
Speaking - the oral transmission of information or ideas.
An engaging, practical way for teachers to deliver the fundamentals of electronics.
Inspire girls into STEM with university and company visits with hands-on activities.