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Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge open for entries
Monday 13 May, 2013

The Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge is a celebration of design and technology in schools, run annually by the Manufacturing Technologies Association.

The Zayed Future Energy Prize for innovation in renewable energy and sustainability
Tuesday 7 May, 2013

This four million US Dollar prize fund is divided between organizations, individuals and high schools who have demonstrated four key criteria: Impact, Innovation, Leadership and Long Term Vision.

Let Teachers Shine Education innovation grants: win up to 15K for your initiative!
Monday 29 April, 2013

Teachers working in England are invited to apply for grants of up to £15,000 to fund year-long pilot demonstrating innovative practice in English, maths or science teaching.

Mercers Comany Education Programme invites grants applications
Wednesday 17 April, 2013

Mercers Comany Education Programme invites applications for grants to improve the availability and quality of educational opportunities for children and young adults, especially in London and in particular areas of...

Angermering students receive CREST Awards from local MP
Thursday 28 March, 2013

As part of Southern Water's regional competition around saving water, nineteen students from key stages 3 and 4 united came up with a solution to save water, by recycling 'grey'...

BBC Learning and Newsround launch Inventions competition
Thursday 28 March, 2013

BBC Learning and CBBC’s Newsround have launched a very exciting new competition aimed at groups of primary school children aged between 8 and 11.

The UCL Horizons 2013 Year 12 Summer Challenge
Thursday 28 March, 2013

The UCL Horizons 2013 Year 12 Summer Challenge is now open for applications!

London Schools Hydrogen Challenge Results
Thursday 28 March, 2013

12 teams from schools across London built and raced miniature Lego hydrogen powered cars across a vast committee room at City Hall.

A STEM Ambassador\'s story - Sandra Richards
Tuesday 26 March, 2013

The Institute of Biomedical Science have published an in-depth interview with STEM Ambassador Sandra Richards, discussing what inspires her to volunteer, what's involved, how it benefits her profession, and...

3D printing design competition
Wednesday 13 March, 2013

As part of our presence at the National Big Bang Fair 2013 from the 14th to the 17th of March, STEMNET are teaming up with UCL Engineering and...

New resource for teachers: STEM Projects Toolkit.
Thursday 28 February, 2013

The British Science Association have published a new guide for teachers on running student-led inquiry projects. 

STEM Directory activity grant applications open
Thursday 28 February, 2013

Grants up to £500 available for teachers to spend on STEM Directory listed activities

Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2013 - School Group Registration Open
Tuesday 26 February, 2013

Register your school group to visit the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.

STEM Ambassador nominated for EEF Final Year Apprentice award
Wednesday 6 February, 2013

STEMNET congratulates STEM Ambassador Neeraj Sunger for reaching the finals of the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.

Google Science Fair 2013 launches
Thursday 31 January, 2013

Entry opens for Google's online science competition, the Google Science Fair 2013.