West Region

STEM Activities In Schools

Science Connects holds the STEMNET contract for brokerage of science, technology, engineering, and maths activities to primary and secondary schools for the West of Scotland. Science Connects can give you advice on which STEM activities are available in this region, what pupil level the activities are suitable for, and how they link to the curriculum for excellence.

Science and Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs)

Science Connects holds the STEMNET contract for Science and Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs) for the West of Scotland. SEAs give a few hours of their time to help inspire young people in STEM by career talks, help with activities in the classroom or at science festivals. If you would you like to register as a SEA or change your file in the SEAs database: STEMNET SEAs or ask Science Connects for more information. If you would like to find out more about the SEAs in the West please visit Science & Engineering Ambassadors.

Topical Activities In This Region

If you would like to find or arrange an activity at your school then please browse our list of Activities in West Region.

Science Centres

• Glasgow Science Centre Visitor attraction in Glasgow. The gleaming titanium crescent overlooking the Clyde has three floors packed with hundreds of interactive exhibits that will fascinate you. Learn about science in a fun, inspiring way!

Science Festivals

• Glasgow Science Festival An exciting science, arts and learning festival in June based at the University of Glasgow. A huge range of lively and interactive activities.

Others

• Glasgow University Science Festival Out of and in school events, student teacher resources, CPD, age range 5-19

Contact Us

For further information please contact Aileen Hamilton (telephone +44 141 330 6396 or e-mail a.hamilton@physics.gla.ac.uk).