Summer of STEM! Courses and residential trips for 12-16 year olds!
Human Habitat on Mars
20 – 22nd August
Online
Open to students currently in Year 10 & 11
Join us on this three-day virtual course, where students will be introduced to the following:
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Aerospace: Design and build a prototype rocket
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Biomedical: Build a pulse sensor using Arduino boards
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Computer Science: Learn about the power of quantum computing
All materials needed for this course will be delivered to the student’s home address. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain valuable experience and get a glimpse of university life from the comfort of their own home.
Engineering Experience Warwick (residential)
5th – 7th August 2025
University of Warwick
Open to students currently aged 12-14
This three-day residential course introduces students to three different engineering topics they could study further in higher education. During the course, students will:
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Design and build a hydrogen car
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Learn how to program LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime robots using a block-based application
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Design and build a bridge
Students will stay in student accommodation on site. All catering and accommodation will be provided. In the evenings, students will take part in a range of fun evening activities, including games and quizzes.
Girls into Engineering (residential)
12th – 14th July 2025
Loughborough University
Open to female students currently in Year 8/9
This three-day course invites female students to explore the exciting world of engineering and innovation at one of the UK’s leading universities in this field. During the course, students will:
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Learn how to solder and build circuits
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Discover the future of AI and healthcare
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Take part in immersive workshops, including ultrasound scanning
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Gain invaluable career advice from industry professionals
Students will stay in student accommodation on site. All catering and accommodation will be provided. In the evenings, students will take part in a range of fun, evening activities, including games and quizzes.
Engineering Experience Humberside (residential)
19th – 21st August
University of Hull
Open to students currently aged 12-14
New to this year, students are invited to join us for three days of fun, interactive learning. Our team of STEM Engagement Specialists will be delivering a BRAND-NEW module, exclusive to this course…mechanical engineering!
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Design and build a hydrogen car
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Learn how to program LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime robots using a block-based application
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Build and test a mechanical crane
Students will stay in student accommodation on site. All catering and accommodation will be provided. In the evenings, students will take part in a range of fun evening activities, including games and quizzes.
