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Six online STEM competitions to enter during the pandemic
STEM competitions are a fantastic way for you to get involved in scientific and environmental activities, with like-minded individuals […]
Competition: Design the Change
According to the Spinal Injuries Association, it is thought that more than 50,000 people are living with a spinal cord injury in […]
Teaching yourself a new skill during the pandemic
It used to be to watch a zombie apocalypse show or some sort of disaster film like Sea Fever or The Aeronauts, perhaps […]
New Year, new creativity – where could it lead?
Chances are that the lockdowns and social restrictions of the past year saw you seeking entertainment and distraction […]
Futurum Careers: Let’s take a look at the numbers
It’s that time of year when numbers and stats are bandied about, from the Twelfth Day of Christmas to the top ten films […]
Why writing skills are important for STEM students
Our scientists tell us time and time again that writing skills are essential for STEM students. Guest blogger Nicole Garrison […]
A guide for teenagers starting a podcast
As you begin debating your future career choice, heading towards the internet is the place to go! And, while the idea […]
Five ways to communicate effectively when wearing a face mask and socially distancing
Professor Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon is Head of the School of Psychology at Newcastle University and a body […]
“A shift in my career focus made me realise how wide-spread climate anxiety is amongst all ages of people; I had to find a solution.”
Rachel Naysmith graduated with a first-class honour’s degree in Industrial and Product Design from Edinburgh […]
Amazon Longitude Explorer Prize: Come up with a tech solution and win £20,000 for your school
The Amazon Longitude Explorer Prize is calling on young people across the UK to develop innovative ‘tech […]
Join the world’s first virtual hackathon to save vaquita
When we’re living in the midst of a global pandemic, it’s easy to forget that vital conservation […]
Will you be tomorrow’s engineer?
Did you know that engineers are problem solvers and team players who design, build, test […]