STEM News
Moldova wins at 2024 FIRST Global Challenge Robotics Olympiad
The Republic of Moldova has once again demonstrated its excellence in robotics, securing two gold medals at the FIRST Global Challenge 2024, the world’s largest high school robotics competition.
Code Ninjas celebrates 300 black belts milestone
Since launching in the US in 2016 and expanding to the UK in 2019, Code Ninjas has quickly grown to over 400 locations, empowering the next generation with vital skills in coding, problem solving, and technology on both sides of the Atlantic.
FDM partners with UiPath to address skills gap
FDM has partnered with UiPath to develop the next generation of automation talent and address the skills gap.
More needed to improve STEM career guidance in schools
Hundreds of thousands more people need to pursue STEM careers in the coming years if the UK is to meet its net zero targets and achieve sustainable growth.
STEM comms podcast launches
Stone Junction has announced the launch of its brand-new podcast series, The Junction Box, providing listeners with insights into the worlds of public relations and marketing in the STEM industries.
Calls for manufacturers to open up factories
Made Smarter is encouraging manufacturers to open their doors to schools, colleges, and local communities for National Manufacturing Day on 26th September.
DigiKey launches annual Back2School prize giveaway
DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has launched its popular Back2School Prize Giveaway.
O’Reilly launches AI Academy to accelerate GenAI skills development
O’Reilly has announced the launch of the O’Reilly AI Academy, a new offering that provides access to hundreds of generative AI-focused books, live events, on-demand courses, and more, to enable enterprise workforces to build the necessary skills to put GenAI tools to work and improve productivity.
NMITE launches new programme and vision for innovation centre
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) announces the launch of the Innovation Programme 2024–2025, a key initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and driving innovation in Herefordshire.
UK needs youth in green economy to meet Net Zero targets
More needs to be done to encourage young people towards a career in the waste and resource management industry to tackle plugging the green skills gap, according to a recently published report.