A – Z of STEM Ambassadors

STEM Ambassadors come from all different backgrounds and can fit into the curriculum in so many different ways. We looked at the job titles of all of the UK’s STEM Ambassadors and managed to find one for each letter of the alphabet! Which is your favourite? Don’t forget that you can request a STEM Ambassador […]

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STEM Ambassadors in Action!

STEM Ambassador Nathan Tutty worked with the Kent & East Sussex Heritage railway, and the Terrier Trust to bring their Terrier A1x Class steam locomotive named “Poplar” back to London for its 150th Birthday, after a whopping £150,000 overhaul. They were given the kind permission of the Docklands Light Railway to have our locomotive on […]

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Explorify – a simple way to enhance your session

What is Explorify? Explorify is a free, online teaching tool designed to improve the quality and quantity of science taught in primary school. It includes over 650 high-quality, low-prep, quick-to-deliver activities – including videos, images, audio, thought-provoking questions and hands-on challenges – all linked to the UK primary science curriculum. The activities have been shown […]

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The Importance of Recording Your Volunteering

We always request STEM Ambassadors to record their volunteering hours but why is this important? We currently (May 2024) have about 2000 STEM Ambassadors registered in London who are doing amazing volunteering and really making a difference to young people and teachers.  All we ask is that Ambassadors carry out one activity per year but […]

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University students – become a STEM Ambassador!

If you are studying or researching a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths (STEM) related subject and want to volunteer and share your knowledge and experience with young people, you could become a STEM Ambassador. STEM Ambassadors are passionate about what they do and have a desire to pass on their enthusiasm to inspire the next […]

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