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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 1h

It’s World Mental Health Day - 10th October.

Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 22h

One day left to get your #STEMnation Award submissions in! Upload your evidence here by Friday 10 October: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 1d

Deadline week is here – make sure your pupils submit their #DigiInventors2025 entries before 10 October! Helps pupils gain digital, design & entrepreneurial skills whilst imagining the future of health & social care.
🔗 Learn more: www.dhi-scotland.com/digiinventors

Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 2d

Ask an Engineer is back! An exciting initiative from FemEng, University of Glasgow’s engineering society, aimed at engaging high school students with the world of engineering. Ask about careers & pathways, answered by professionals, university students & academics.
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Ask an Engineer

Glasgow University Female Engineers

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 6d

Only one week to go until the autumn submission deadline for #STEMnation Award element evidence! Upload your evidence by Friday 10 October. More information available here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 14d

Missed last week's #STEMnation Award drop-in? Don't worry, we've got another one coming up soon! Click the link below to sign-up and add the date to your diary🗓️ We'd love to tell you more about the programme and how your setting can get involved.👩‍💻

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 14d

Ada Scotland Festival champions gender balance in tech & computing, inspiring young people & helping build a stronger, more diverse workforce.
Building a diverse talent pipeline is critical; female learners are underrepresented in Computing Science – it’s time to shift the dial.
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Ada Scotland Festival 2025

Welcome to the Ada Scotland Festival 29 September – 10 October 2025 The Ada Scotland Festival champions gender balance in tech and computing, providing inspiration for our young people and to build…

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 15d

Take part in research on developing children's digital skills to be online in a safe & empowered way. What skills & confidence do Scottish teachers have in online critical thinking & teaching these skills?
More info: shorturl.at/lF3Xz
Please complete the survey here:
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Being CyberSavvy in CyberSpace: education's role

Working alongside teachers to consider teacher confidence, skills and training to support children's online critical thinking.

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edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 16d

Register with our friends at DYW Live to see a fantastic film from Industrial Light and Magic. It is all about how maths is used in the creative sector to produce high quality VFX and CGI in block buster films.

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#NeLO #MathsWeekScot

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 16d

We’re absolutely loving all the STEM learning activities being shared by @oakgrovepri.bsky.social – fantastic work! ⭐
Why not register for our STEM Nation Award programme to celebrate and showcase your STEM journey blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 16d

It's World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Mental health matters & young people have ideas that can make a difference.
Through #DigiInventors2025, pupils can tackle wellbeing challenges with creativity & tech.
🔗 Learn more: www.dhi-scotland.com/digiinventors

The Challenge | Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre

We want to equip young people to become innovators, giving them the tools to tackle real-world health and care challenges. By uniting diverse sectors, the competition fosters creativity, technology, a...

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 16d

It's Maths Week Scotland 22-28 Sept
Get involved with Maths and Engineering Trails or Maths Challenges! There's an event for everyone! #MathsWeekScot
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Events and Activities - Maths Week Scotland

Discover our programme of events for children, families, adults and schools, ranging from drop in activities and digital games to talks and Maths Day extravaganzas!

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The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) @therhet.bsky.social · 17d

If you’ve not done it yet, best hurry and claim your free pea seeds, plant them with your second level learners, and bring measurement and data recording to life using our engaging learning pack. rhet.org.uk/teachers/pro...

#STEMNation @stemedscot.bsky.social

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 17d

Only two weeks to go until the autumn submission deadline for #STEMnation Award element evidence! Upload your evidence by Friday 10th October. More information available here:

blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

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edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 18d

We are starting off #MathsWeekScot with our first Maths puzzle of the week...

How many? How did you count?

Today's puzzle is inspired by Pamela from our team @pdnardo.bsky.social and her Monday morning coffees! ☕️☕️

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 21d

Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMequity

- Your story

- Broaden what counts

- Professional learning

- Next steps

View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 21d

⭐Congratulations to Spartans Community Foundation in Edinburgh on becoming the first community learning and development provider in Scotland to achieve the #STEMNation Award!

Find out more - ow.ly/EyL650WYJFO

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 21d

Streets Ahead - a STEM design challenge - educators work with other subjects & students & redesign their local Shopping Centre to create a sustainable & accessible shopping experience.
Help students understand subject choices & explore practical applications of STEM.
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Streets Ahead

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 22d

We're supporting #DigiInventors2025 - a challenge that puts innovation, creativity & purpose into the hands of young people.
This unique opportunity helps pupils gain digital, design & entrepreneurial skills whilst imagining the future of health & social care.
🔗www.dhi-scotland.com/digiinventors

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 22d

Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application #STEMcurriculum

- Four contexts

- Big picture

- Detail

- Transitions

View hints and tips for all 5 elements here:

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 23d

Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMpartnership

- True partnership

- Professional learning

- Co-creation

- Skills

View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 23d

⏰Last chance to register for tickets to this month's #STEMnation Award drop-in session!🎟️Join us tomorrow to ask questions about the programme or get help to prepare your #STEMnation Award submission. New and existing applicants welcome! Sign-up here👇

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 23d

Join Prof Martin Hendry FRSE Chair of the Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education in conversation with Prof Jan Lundell Director of LUMA Centre Finland to discuss the Finnish approach to STEM & lessons to be learned. Open to all.
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Il(LUMA)nating the Finnish perspective on STEM education

Discover the Finnish approach to STEM education

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 23d

Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMfamilyLearning

- Needs and wants

- Intergenerational approach

- It takes a village

- STEM capital

View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 24d

The Education Scotland #STEMnation Award supports ELC settings, schools and CLD providers to develop high-quality STEM learning experiences through #Leadership #FamilyLearning #Employability #LearnerPathways & #EquityAndEquality Join us to find out more! ☕️👥

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