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The Big Bang Competition opens for entries

The Big Bang Competition opens for entries

The UK’s top annual science and engineering competition is now open for entries. Inquisitive young people with an idea to invent something to transform people’s lives or use scientific research to find solutions could win the prestigious title of UK Young Scientist or UK Young Engineer of the Year.

Advanced Research Centre to accelerate the UK’s electrified future

Advanced Research Centre to accelerate the UK’s electrified future

GKN Automotive has announced its new Advanced Research Centre – created to develop next-generation eDrive systems powering future electrified vehicles and increase engineering capability in the UK to meet Net Zero commitment.

Young Whitchurch engineer goes back to school to inspire the next generation

Young Whitchurch engineer goes back to school to inspire the next generation

A young engineer who helped support the NHS during the early stages of the pandemic is looking to inspire the next generation to choose a career in industry.

Scotland to be home to new state-of-the-art new rocket test facility

Scotland to be home to new state-of-the-art new rocket test facility

The UK Space Agency welcomes the news that British company, Orbex, is constructing a state-of-the-art rocket test facility in Kinloss, Scotland.

Gender stereotypes in STEM start as early as age six, new study finds

Gender stereotypes in STEM start as early as age six, new study finds

The perception that boys are more interested than girls in computer science and engineering starts as young as age six. That may be one reason why girls and women are underrepresented in these STEM career fields.

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