Careers & Education Blog
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s Moon landing with six activities – seven if you watch the video highlights!
Fifty years’ ago, on July 16, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins lifted off from […]
Six ways to overcome the STEM crisis in South Africa
Worldwide, careers of the future will be STEM-based. Whether you live in the US, India, the UK or Africa, a solid STEM education will get […]
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.












