Raad is a third year student studying Aeronautical Engineering, who likes programming and is taking an online computer science course to learn a new programming language during lockdown. The most important skill for engineering is a good understanding of maths. Engineering is basically about using maths to solve real world problems so if you don’t like maths at […]
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Computer Science – Boost Your Personal Statement
Considering studying Computer Science or a related degree at university but not sure how to boost your personal statement? Read on! If you’re currently studying Computer Science as an A Level or Computing/IT BTEC, evidencing your interest in the subject through your current studies is a good place to start but what do you do […]
Mathematics – Boost Your Personal Statement
So you’re considering studying Maths at university but you’re still not sure about what to include in your personal statement. Conveying your interest in Maths can be challenging without specific examples to back it up and, understandably, as a Year 12 student in this current situation, extra-curricular activities have been hard to come by. So […]
International Women in Engineering Day: Top 10 picks for girls interested in this career
Interested in engineering and curious about what to do this term? Here are some activities you can do to build your knowledge: 1.Sign up to Careers with Impact: Meet the Engineers who Shape The World Run in collaboration with the Mayor of London, the Women in Engineering Society and STEM Learning, this free webinar on […]
What’s it like being a female engineer?
There is currently a shortage of engineers in the UK with a particular shortage of women – who make up only around 12% of the engineering workforce. With International Women in Engineering Day taking place on 23rd June, it’s worth researching the different kinds of degree courses on offer, as well as the variety of […]
Engineering – Boost your Personal Statement
What to do when work experience isn’t an option So you’re considering studying engineering at university and you were hoping to get some relevant work experience to give you that added extra to include in your UCAS personal statement. Finding a placement in engineering can be challenging at the best of times, let alone in […]
Crazy Creatures For Parents and Teachers
Exploring the weird and wonderful creatures of the past! Crazy Creatures is a series of worksheets and activities designed for Key Stage 2 students learning in a home or virtual classroom setting. Dinosaur-crazed, insect-fascinated and bug-obsessed students will be able to independently explore oddest, weirdest and sometimes cutest animals in the fossil record! Each sheet […]