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2 -6 February 2026

#SAISWeek26

What is SAIS Week?

STEM Ambassador in Scotland (SAIS) Week is a celebration of all things STEM in Scotland through the experiences of our STEM Ambassadors.

Coming soon!

Host your own coffee morning

Celebrate STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2026 in your own way! Our coffee morning pack will be available very soon.

Events

  • Careers and Pathways in Data Science
    Careers and Pathways in Data Science
    Tue 13 Jan
    Teams
    Data science touches everything from health to transport, and it is becoming an integral part of many further study and employment options for our learners.
  • Find out about: Online Mentoring
    Find out about: Online Mentoring
    Mon 02 Feb
    Teams
    Join us for a 30-minute introduction session to the Destination STEM online mentoring programme. This programme gives young people aged 13-19 the opportunity to speak to a STEM professional about career options, life after school and their next steps.
  • Be the Vital Spark That Changes A Life
    Be the Vital Spark That Changes A Life
    Mon 02 Feb
    MS Teams
    Are you looking for an opportunity to give back and make a difference in your community?
  • Coffee Morning
    Coffee Morning
    Tue 03 Feb
    MS Teams
    STEM Ambassadors are invited to join the STEM Ambassador in Scotland to team for a virtual coffee morning.
  • Safeguarding Refresher
    Safeguarding Refresher
    Tue 03 Feb
    Teams
    Come to this session to refresh and develop your knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. This session is for STEM Ambassadors to refresh and develop their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
  • Volunteer with EDT!
    Volunteer with EDT!
    Tue 03 Feb
    MS Teams
    Join this session to learn about EDT programmes delivered in Scotland and how STEM Ambassadors can volunteer and support our students and programmes.
  • Helping educators find you on the STEM Ambassadors platform
    Helping educators find you on the STEM Ambassadors platform
    Tue 03 Feb
    Teams
    Have you got an activity that you’d like to deliver? Come to this session to find out how to post this on the STEM Ambassadors platform. This is a training session for STEM Ambassadors about how to post an activity that you can offer to educators and youth group leaders.
  • How to Explain Your Job to an 8-year-old
    How to Explain Your Job to an 8-year-old
    Tue 03 Feb
    Teams
    Discover the best ways of breaking down a complicated job title into bite-sized chunks that young people can understand. It is so important that students know about a range of amazing careers that they can one day go into, but too often they are confused by the jargon and lack the knowledge required
  • Research Placements and Experiences (RPE)
    Research Placements and Experiences (RPE)
    Tue 03 Feb
    MS Teams
    STEM Ambassadors are invited to join the STEM Ambassador in Scotland team for a session on the Research Placements and Experiences Programme.
  • Getting Started as a STEM Ambassador
    Getting Started as a STEM Ambassador
    Wed 04 Feb
    Teams
    Are you a new STEM Ambassador? Sign up for this session to learn more about getting involved! This training session is aimed at new STEM Ambassadors who have joined the programme recently as a way of introducing you to us.
  • ASN in STEM Engagement with STEMAZING & EqualEngineers
    ASN in STEM Engagement with STEMAZING & EqualEngineers
    Wed 04 Feb
    MS Teams
    Join STEMAZING and EqualEngineers for this session on ASN in STEM engagement during STEM Ambassador in Scotland Week!
  • Mystery Boxes! An activity you can run with 8-14-year-olds
    Mystery Boxes! An activity you can run with 8-14-year-olds
    Wed 04 Feb
    Teams
    Mystery Boxes is a ready-made classroom activity for 8–14-year-olds that STEM Ambassadors can learn. This session will show you what the Mystery Boxes activity is and how to deliver it to a group of students. The activity is suitable for 8-14-year-olds and uses minimal equipment.
  • DYW Pledge | Employer Information Event (Aberdeen)
    DYW Pledge | Employer Information Event (Aberdeen)
    Wed 04 Feb
    Aberdeen
    DYW North East helps employers across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to offer opportunities for young people, so that they understand and develop the skills they need to succeed in the world of work. DYW North East encourage employers to demonstrate their commitment through the DYW Pledge.
  • Getting started with Code Club
    Getting started with Code Club
    Wed 04 Feb
    MS Teams
    Join our Scotland Community Coordinator, Rebecca, to learn about Code Club.
  • Business Breakfast - AI
    Business Breakfast - AI
    Thu 05 Feb
    MS Teams
    STEM Ambassadors are invited to join the STEM Ambassador in Scotland to team for a virtual coffee morning.
  • This is Me – Part 1. Develop a presentation all about you!
    This is Me – Part 1. Develop a presentation all about you!
    Thu 05 Feb
    Teams
    This is Me is a short, punchy presentation that STEM Ambassadors can develop to support their volunteering. This session will discuss what a This is Me presentation is, go through the process for developing your own and show you how to use it to streamline your volunteering and have a greater impact
  • Scotland Spotlight - Space Inspirations: SAIS Week 2026
    Scotland Spotlight - Space Inspirations: SAIS Week 2026
    Thu 05 Feb
    MS Teams
    Join us to find out more about becoming a Space Inspirations STEM Ambassador, support and resources on offer, and opportunities in space outreach.

Tel: 01383 626070

Email: stemambassadors@sserc.scot

Address: 1-3 Pitreavie Court, Dunfermline, KY11 8UU

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