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UK Young Engineer and Young Technologists of the year announced. 

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An inspiring student has beaten hundreds to clinch the coveted title of UK Young Engineer of the Year in this year’s Big Bang Competition and a group of teens from Liverpool have been crowned as the first UK Young Technologists of the Year. Cardiff student, Pacha Pritchard, who is in Year 12 at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg […]

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New Schools Programme Challenges Violence And Harassment Against Girls

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A new pilot programme has been launched in Tameside, Greater Manchester, to educate boys and girls about what constitutes violence against women and girls and what its effects are.  The scheme, which has been commissioned by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council and developed in partnership with safeguarding leads, commissioners, teachers, parents and young people, will be […]

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Free videos about the importance of water for the planet

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Earth Cubs and Frank Water have created some new, free videos and lesson plans to inspire children about the impact of water for people and planet. Meet Sangita and discover why girls in developing countries like India are affected by water inequality. Learn how epic water is for our planet and understand what virtual water […]

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Meet robodog at this year’s Big Bang Fair in Birmingham

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A portable pollution monitor, a robodog, smart food storage containers and a blueprint for a renewable theme park model using wind, solar and kinetic energy, are just some of the diverse and impressive projects being showcased by UK secondary school pupils selected as national finalists in this year’s Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers […]

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School for vision impaired students named in Commonwealth celebration

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New College Worcester, a residential school for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired (VI), has been selected to feature in a new book celebrating 75 years of the Commonwealth.

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Trailblazing tech programme inspires young women across Leeds

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Female leaders in tech and innovation have come together with West Yorkshire schoolgirls to celebrate the sixth instalment of Girl Tech Leeds.

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National campaign highlights the creative and economic value of English degrees

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A week-long programme of public events is showcasing the breadth and excitement of English studies in contemporary UK higher education. From online interviews and conversations with renowned experts and authors to in-person exhibitions and guest lectures, the series of events is being orchestrated by the national #EnglishCreates campaign. Backed by high-profile graduates such as comedian […]

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Carpentry Students Create Bug Hotel for RHS Cancer-Awareness Garden

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For the second consecutive year, students at Leeds College of Building are using their skills to help create a poignant RHS show garden. The Level 1 Diploma Carpentry & Joinery students have crafted two five-foot triangular wooden bug hotels. The structures will feature at the main entrance of a garden going on display at RHS Tatton Flower […]

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Elaine Wyllie, Founder of The Daily Mile, wins Lifetime Achievement Award at The Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards 2024

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Elaine Wyllie MBE, the founder of The Daily Mile, supported by INEOS, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards in Glasgow for transforming millions of lives all over the world. The award recognises Elaine’s outstanding contributions to the health and wellbeing of children in the UK as part […]

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Young environmentalists wanted for 2024 Darwin Scholarship

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A UK scholarship designed to help young people learn a range of environmental skills and explore future career opportunities in the natural world is open for applications. The Field Studies Council is looking for 75 young people aged 16 to 25 to take part in its 2024 Young Darwin Scholarship programme and those interested have […]

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