STEM News
21st-century women shaping the future of STEM
Women have been shaping the STEM landscape for centuries, and for centuries their contributions have been often overlooked. A trend that, unsettlingly, seems to still be evident even in the 21st-century.
Outstanding women celebrated nationally at Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards
Three young women engineers have been recognised at the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards for their work in engineering.
Review: STEM clubs boost engineering career aspirations
EngineeringUK has released a new report which brings together the available evidence on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) clubs and their ability to increase students’ aspirations for engineering and technology careers.
New Cyber Explorers Cup competition launched in UK
New Cyber Explorers Cup competition launched for pupils across the UK to boost their tech skills.
Tech leaders debate UK's skills crisis in Parliament
UK tech leaders assembled in Parliament to tackle the nation's severe skills crisis alongside Members of Parliament, business leaders, and government policy makers.
Iceland leads in supporting women in STEM
Iceland has been recognised as the foremost country for supporting women in STEM, boasting the highest average female wage globally at $79,473.
Top 10 advent calendars for engineers
As the festive season approaches, the tradition of advent calendars can offer an engaging way for engineers and scientists to countdown to Christmas.
UK female achieves Black Belt status in Coding Dojo at just 13
Meet 13-year-old Melisa Deniz, a young coder who started her coding journey at Code Ninjas Enfield only last year.
One small step for two girls, one giant kick for mankind
England Lioness and Women's Euros 2022 champion Beth England joined two inspiring schoolgirls for a unique football kit unveiling, setting the stage for the inaugural football match on the Moon.
Empowering girls in tech
Bolor-Erdene Battsengel is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, she was the youngest and first female to hold the position of chairwoman of the Government of Mongolia’s Communication and Information Technology Authority, and she is helping young girls in tech to shine.