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Making a STEM Board Game: Cell Survival, Thomas Williams

I was on my way into work when the idea hit me. I had wanted to represent the focus of my STEM work, researching how cells notice and...

The Future of Nuclear Medicine, Thomas J Biggans, Clinical Scientist, NHS Tayside

80 years ago a patient named Elizabeth was asked to drink a radioactive cocktail to treat her overactive thyroid. 5 years later a man was...

Upskill and Engage Primary Programme - get involved!

We are delighted to announce our biggest targeted STEM Ambassador Programme to date, recruiting now and starting in March 2023 we are...

This is Me, I am a STEM Ambassador - Training for STEM Ambassadors

This is Me – I am a STEM Ambassador is a really easy way for new and existing STEM Ambassadors to get involved by creating a simple,...

Celebrating 20 years of STEM Ambassadors, Dr Lydia Bach, Glasgow University

I joined STEM ambassadors during my 3rd year as an undergraduate at the University of Glasgow, so over 12 years ago now. Back then I was...

Celebrating 20 Years of STEM Ambassadors, Ashleigh Kitchiner (Senior Marine Mammal Consultant)

I joined the STEM Ambassadors programme back in 2016 when I was an undergraduate student. I went to the volunteer office at university...

STEM Next TechFest, Mimi Asogwa

I was thrilled when I was selected to be interviewed for the students’ essay competition as part of this year’s TechFest STEM activity....

One Million Interactions is an initiative to attract more young people into science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and the...

Maths Week Scotland - We knew we could count on you!

Last week was Maths Week Scotland and what a week it was for our ambassadors, after months of plotting, adding events to the website,...

STEM Ambassadors 20th Anniversary - Let's Celebrate!

Happy Birthday to us! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the STEM Ambassador programme and we want to celebrate with our...

Space Resources and Activities

We have a host of activities and opportunities available for STEM Ambassadors to celebrate Space Week and get involved with educators and...

Orkney Science Festival, Ashleigh Kitchiner

I work as a Senior Marine Mammal Consultant by day and volunteer as a STEM Ambassador by night! What that means is that I research, write...