Careers & Education Blog
Could you win the Rube Goldberg contest? Check out this year’s piggy bank machine winners
Rube Goldberg , a Pulitzer-Prize winning cartoonist, is inspiring the next generation of STEM / STEAMM enthusiasts almost 50 years […]
Taking Pride in STEM careers
“Diverse teams are more likely to reach scientific breakthroughs and technological innovations because people who bring different […]
Five classic science experiments to try at home
There are hundreds and thousands – if not millions – of science experiments on YouTube for you to try at home, but which are the best? […]
Can attending a career talk at school really make a difference to your GCSE grades?
“The simple answer is yes; we believe they do. And taking part in careers events can also help navigate the complicated and ever-changing world of work.” […]
How to overcome a fear of maths
It’s fair to say maths is not everyone’s favourite subject. In fact, for many people, the feelings of tension and anxiety that arise when trying to […]
Seven dyslexic superpowers
“With reading difficulties can come other cognitive strengths.” So says Matthew H. Schneps, a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology […]
Rock Assembly: Get your free tickets to a careers fair with awesome live music performances!
Planning for a life after school can be intimidating for any young person, particularly when they consider the overwhelming range of options […]
Which of these five life skills do you have?
A life skill is an ability or a behaviour that allows you to deal with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The World Health Organization […]
And one time, at summer camp …
Summer camps are almost a rite of passage in the US, and the trend is spreading worldwide. Here are five compelling reasons why you […]
Exam stress-busters
With exam season fast approaching, here are some tried and tested approaches to reduce your stress levels over the next few months.
The Royal Institution opens its 2019 summer schools programme for 7-18 year-olds
Science shapes our everyday lives and the world around us. At the Royal Institution we are encouraging everyone to develop a lifelong journey with it, and we […]
Why letting your mind wander is good for you
If you’re constantly “on the go”, texting whilst walking to school, looking at social media whilst on the bus, listening to music whilst doing your homework, then you could be […]