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STEM Events Calendar

There are many exciting STEM opportunities going on throughout the year, from inter-schools competitions to engineering challenges supported by STEM Industry through to National Science Fairs and Roadshows.

Please have a look at the calendar below to see what inspires you to get involved in the next year.

Click Here for: What's on in 2010 ?

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Remember 2010 brings is the International Year of BioDiversity and there is still time to get involved in some exciting projects.

For all those schools planning ahead 2011 is the INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CHEMISTRY, so if you want some advice on how to get involved in Chemistry activities or get some STEM Ambassadors with a Chemistry background into school then get in touch!

Coming up later in the year we have Engineering Your Future 2010, F1 in Schools, UCLAN Summer Schools, the Lancashire Triple Science Network Celebrations, the grand opening of the Global Renewables Education Centre at Leyland and so much more.

So either click on the activity you are interested in and GET INVOLVED or contact us to find out how!

	Whats on in 2010?
January 2010
ALL YEAR	International Year of Biodiveristy (IYB)	The United Nations declared the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) global initiative, with the following aims: To increase awareness of the importance of biodiversity for our well being. To halt the loss of biodiversity, which is currently up to 100 times greater than the natural rate of extinction. Find out more about STEM enhancement activities you can run with a Biodiversity theme at the IYB uk website which is hosted by the National History Museum. Return to calendar
29th January	STEP into the NHS Competition	Aimed at Years 8 and 9, the Step into the NHS competition supports the non-statutory framework for careers education. There are also strong links to programmes of study for PSHE, citizenship and English. Find out more at the nhs careers website. Return to calendar
February 2010
	London Fashion Week	To find out more about London Fashion week go to http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/ Why not look at links to SMART materials or technical textiles to develop a STEM project based around fashion week? Return to calendar
22nd - 28th Feb	Student Volunteering Week 2010	Student Volunteering Week was established in 2001, and raises the national profile of Further and Higher Education student volunteering. Lancashire Education Business Partnership holds the VInvolved contract, to find out more click here. There are a wide range of volunteer opportunities based in the STEM sector, so find out more about STEM whilst making a different to your community. Return to calendar
March 2010
4th March	World Book Day	Chose a book with a STEM theme, look at the applications to the real world and why not undertake a hands on STEM activity with support from a real life Scientist to add to the learning experience! Contact us to find out how. Return to calendar
11th to 13th March	The Big Bang Central Manchester	Build it. Ride it. Film it. Play it. You can do it all at The Big Bang! From gadgets to goo, farming to fashion, space to surgery; we’ve got it all covered. You’ll be amazed at just how much science and engineering affects your life, your world and your future. Be wowed by experiments, explosions, simulators and shows – you might even meet a celebrity or two. Quiz scientists and engineers about their jobs and discover the perfect career for you. chat with finalists of the National Science and Engineering Competition and get inspired to enter next year It’s free. It’s Fun. It’s for everyone. If your teacher can't bring you, come with family & friends instead! Click here to find out more about what went on at the BIg Bang 2010. Return to calendar
13th March	National Primary Engineer Finals @ The Big Bang	The Primary Engineer national finals have moved from the previous annual December date to 13th March 2010 to enable pupils, teachers and parents to be part of the BIG BANG fair. Return to calendar
12th to 21st March	National Science and Engineering Week	National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) is a ten day programme of science, engineering and technology events and activities across the UK aimed at people of all ages. The theme this year will be ‘Earth’. This coud be anything from Earth's amazing phenomenon, Earth and it's wildlife, Earth's place in the Universe and People and the Earth. The British Science Association who co-ordinate NSEW have a website located here. Return to calendar
April 2010
	National Pet Month	National Pet month for 2010 could be the basis for a wide range of STEM activity; looking at animal health, why certain animals do certain jobs, mini-beasts or even the STEM professions associated with pet welfare. More information can be found here. If you would like to talk to us about getting a STEM Professional into your school, be it a vetinary surgeon, a farmer, a pet food manufacturer or even a horse welfare officer please give us a call! Return to calendar
Easter Holidays	The SmallPeice Trust Residential Courses	The Smallpeice Trust provides exciting programmes to promote engineering careers to young people. They run STEM sessions and residential engineering courses. STEM sessions take place in-school and provide a short introduction for Year 8 and 9 students into creative thinking and problem solving. Students work together in small teams on ‘design and make’ projects. 4-day residential courses at universities take students interest in engineering a step further by exploring specific areas such as Biomedical Engineering or Supercomputing in Engineering. Residential course occur over Easter and Summer holidays and are for Year 8 to 12. Find out more NOW! Return to calendar
26th April	FREE Sustainability Teacher Workshops	GroundWork Pennine Lancashire are offering Free Sustainability Workshops.
May 2010
11th to 17th May	Children's Book Week
18th May	National Electronics Week	Need help in teaching electronics, or would like some enhancement opportunities to highlight the STEM career opportunites in this field? The look no further and contact us at Lancashire Education Business Partnership. Return to calendar
Goes Live May 2010	ECITB Careers Resources	The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board is developing a range of resources to promote careers, opportunities and routes into the industry. Keep an eye on their website here, or contact them to find out more. Find out more here. Return to calendar
June 2010
5th June	World Environment Day	World Environment Day (WED), commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. Why not get involved with Carbon Reduction / Energy projects with either Global Renewables Waste Recycling Projects (Primary), Lancashire Wildlife Trust or Kingfisher Education's Climate Change Project (KS2 upwards) Return to calendar
21st to 25th June	LLoyds TSB National Schools Sports Week	After a successful week in 2009, National Schools Sports week is back in 2010. The Youth Sport Trust and Lloyds TSB provided teachers with free resources; including teacher packs, great prizes, and visits from British Olympians and Paralympians to help inspire pupils in sport and physical activity. For further information take a look at the School Sport Week website here. Return to calendar
21st to 27th June	National Insect Week	Take part in insect surveys and enter the photgraphic competition for 2010's National Insect Week. A range of resources and ideas can be found at the NIW website. What to do this week: Why not book a session at United Utilities Worthington Lakes facility to undertake their Climate Change project looking at biodiversity and minibeasts? From KS2 onwards. Return to calendar
23rd to 24th June	Employment Week	To conincide with Employment Week 2010, have you thought about undertaking themed sessions in school looking at local STEM employment opportunities or even work-life preparation exercises and STEM interview techniques for your pupils? Contact us to find out more. Return to calendar
28th June	Regional Big Bang Fair North West	The North West Regional Big Bang Fair will be held at the World Museum Liverpool on the 28th June 2010. To find out more go to this link TheRegional Big Bang Fair 2010 aims: •To celebrate the achievement and excellence of young people through the competition, while educating and inspiring young people not yet engaged about STEM in their future careers •To act as a showcase for regional and local STEM initiatives. •To engage widely with local schools, STEM providers and regional businesses and industry to highlight the many STEM opportunities that are available. •To identify eligible students (individuals, teams and clubs) to represent the region at The Big Bang 2011.
July 2010
Throughout the summer holidays	The SmallPeice Trust Residential Courses	The Smallpeice Trust provides exciting programmes to promote engineering careers to young people. They run STEM sessions and residential engineering courses. STEM sessions take place in-school and provide a short introduction for Year 8 and 9 students into creative thinking and problem solving. Students work together in small teams on ‘design and make’ projects. 4-day residential courses at universities take students interest in engineering a step further by exploring specific areas such as Biomedical Engineering or Supercomputing in Engineering. Residential course occur over Easter and Summer holidays and are for Year 8 to 12. Find out more NOW! Return to calendar
28 Jun 2010 to 04 Jul	My Money Week	My Money Week 2010 www.mymoneyonline.org My Money Week provides a nationwide focus on financial capability for young people in primary and secondary schools throughout England, offering schools a flexible framework of options and resources to inspire students and teachers to get to grips with the practicalities of personal finance education.
12th -16th July	SHINE week	www.shineweek.co.uk Shine is a chance for young people across the UK to show everyone what an amazing, creative and talented group they are. Between July 12-16, 2010 Shine returns for its third annual week-long festival when schools and youth groups across the country can celebrate the skills, talents and achievements of young people aged between 13 and 19.
August 2010
Through August	UCLAN Summer Schools	The University of Central Lancashire offers a wide range of STEM related summer schools and extended school activities. Watch this space for more information as it becomes available. Return to calendar
September 2010
14th - 19th Sep	British Science Festival 2010	The British Science Festival (formerly the BA Festival of Science) is one of Europe's largest science festivals, taking place each September. The Festival is in a different location in the UK each year, bringing you the latest in science, technology and engineering. Click here for more information Return to calendar
October 2010
4th October	World Space Week	Why not trying looking at the National Space Centre website for a range of activity to do this week? More information about their on-line resources and outreach programmes can be found here. Return to calendar
4th October	World Animal Day	Why not book a day at the excellent World Horse Welfare Penny Farm. Primary STEM activities include: looking at horse nutrition, welfare, calculation/maths activities,weights and measure of both animals and feed plus extension activities involving habitats and minibeasts. Click here to find out how to contact them. Return to calendar
	Engineering Education Scheme Launch	To find out more about the Engineering Education Scheme in the Northwest please click here. The EES scheme is part of the Engineering Development Trust's range of excellent STEM enrichement programmes. EES is for KS4 but other programmes cover KS3 through to KS5 and Year in Industry opportunities. Return to calendar
15th Oct	Engineering Your Future - Burnley Football Club	A fantastic Engineering Awareness day at co-ordinated by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). This event for post 16 students and teachers will cover: •Practical, interactive sessions working with recently qualified engineers •Insight into the different branches of engineering and how they work together •Advice on engineering career paths, given by working engineers Companies and young engineers taking part will benefit from: •the chance to meet some gifted and enthusiastic students •an opportunity to raise the profile of careers in engineering •feedback on how your session is perceived by the students. Last years brochure can be accessed here Contact the STEM team at LEBP for more details.
19th to 23rd Oct	National Film Week	http://www.nsfw.org/ National Schools Film Week (NSFW) provides teachers and their students the opportunity to see a wide range of films at local cinemas entirely free-of-charge. From major urban centres to small towns, NSFW extends education into local cinemas, giving teachers the opportunity to use the power of film to cover many different subjects. Banish that stereotypical view of Scientists, Engineers and Mathematicians - Get a STEM Ambassador into your school who works in the film industry or creative and media fields! Contact us for further information. Return to calendar
	National Baking Week	Look out for a brand new website for Primary which gives your lots of teacher resources for healthy eating and science activities. www.nationalbakingweek.com Why not get involved in Lancashire Education Business Partnerships Young Chef competition or get a STEM Ambassador from the Food Industry into your lessons to enrich your curriculum whilst you are at it! Return to calendar
November 2010
15th to 21st Nov	Global Entrepreneurship Week	“Entrepreneurs are not born, they are made. Entrepreneurship is a skill that can be taught just like any other. That’s why Global Entrepreneurship Week is so vital right now. To inspire thousands of people to pursue their ideas, to create jobs and to build global ambition among young people and business owners alike.” Peter Jones, entrepreneur and Enterprise UK Chair Find out to get involved in an activity and run your own Global Entrepreneurship Event by clicking here. Return to calendar
12th November	Engineering Your Future - Preston North End	A fantastic Engineering Awareness day at co-ordinated by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). This event for post 16 students and teachers will cover: •Practical, interactive sessions working with recently qualified engineers •Insight into the different branches of engineering and how they work together •Advice on engineering career paths, given by working engineers Companies and young engineers taking part will benefit from: •the chance to meet some gifted and enthusiastic students •an opportunity to raise the profile of careers in engineering •feedback on how your session is perceived by the students. Last years brochure can be accessed here Contact the STEM Team at LEBP for more details.
December 2010