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Celebrating women and girls in science over the last 100 years
As we celebrated another International Day of Women and Girls in Science, it’s important to take a look at exactly what women have achieved in the male-dominated world of science.
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Read MoreWanna inspire a generation? Be a STEM ambassador!
If you’re studying a STEM subject at college or university, have you thought about becoming a STEM ambassador?
Read MoreWhy work experience is worth it
We all know the importance of work experience, especially nowadays when it is getting exceedingly difficult for students to find jobs after college or uni. The competition on the job market is tough, so the more experience you have the better. In some courses you may be lucky enough to have work experience incorporated into your modules (this may seem daunting but trust us – it’s worth it, and a lot better than the boring work experience you did during high school). Although placement can open the eyes of some students to see it isn’t the right path for them,…
Read MoreWhen it pays to be a geek
Let’s face it. Science, technology, engineering and maths – also known as STEM – have never been the coolest subjects. But they can lead to an interesting, exciting career path. We find out more… People keep talking about the importance of STEM. What’s it all about? It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – four key areas of study, work and knowledge that help make the world go round. Literally! Sounds pretty geeky… With the latest series of the Big Bang Theory back on ours screens, Leonard and co definitely prove this! But look at it this way –…
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