STEM CENTRE Greater manchester

Welcome to The Greater Manchester STEM Centre

The Greater Manchester STEM Centre provides a range of activities and schemes many linked into National Schemes, for more information on our activities click on the navigation pages on the left hand menu.

JULY 7 2009

THE BIG BANG UK YOUNG SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERS FAIR

This exciting major event will be held at MOSI and will include:

CREST projects at Bronze, Silver and Gold level
Young Engineer for Britain
Displays from Science/Engineering Clubs
Exciting lectures and activities taking place

Further details will be available after the Whitsun holidays, but please make a note in your diaries as we look forward to seeing your CREST projects at this fantastic event.

Manchester Lit and Phil Challenge

A Challenge for Tomorrow's Citizen's

Can our consumer life-style be maintained, and be consistent with keeping the world fed?

The Challenge Final was held at the University of Manchester, Chemistry Building on Friday March 13. The winner - Loreto College. Well done Loreto!!

Each member of the winning team won a lap top

CLEAPSS Courses

Forthcoming CLEAPSS courses have now been updated. click here for more details

International Year of Astronomy 2009

The International Year of Astronomy 2009 Opening Ceremony took place in January at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, As a live blogger for the IAU's Global Cornerstone Project; Cosmic Diary, the STEM Centre Greater Manchester is a participant in reporting live from the event that marks the 400th anniversary of the telescope Read more

Special in School Presentations

BORIS can visit your school. Who is BORIS?

BORIS is the Biological ORIgins of Systems Mega Molecule. Proteins, Molecules, Hands-on multiple Molymod kits are available for students to work with.

Read the specifications here

Events Calendar

March 2009

ScienceWorks Hands-on Exhibitions available to visit your school.

May 21 2009

Futures Day -Science and Technology

Moorside High School - A special day for primary schools in the area

June 5 2009

Global Technology

West Hill School

June 23/24 2009

Transition Futures two-day event for feeder schools of

The Albion High School

July 13 2009

Futures

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

If you want to know more about our Futures or Global Technology events please click on 'Classroom Activities' on the left hand menu or give us a call on 0161 295 2602.

A lot of high schools are now holding days for their feeder schools to come in and have a day of science, maths and fun. STARLAB, clowns etc. Your own teachers could have science and technology sessions so that the pupils will know a few teachers when they get to the high school. Again contact us on 0161 295 2602.

STEM Centre Activities

Greater Manchester STEM Centre Technology Challenge 2009

Read more about us and our sponsors in this fantastic activity .....

Visit our new Knex Shop

click here

Special Offer for Primary Schools

Glassware available

At low cost. Quickfit B14/23 glassware suitable for AS and A Level studies.

Our organisation will be undertaking a period of consultation on the first quarter of 2009. We'd like to know what we should be offering members and partners to promote our mission of fostering young people's interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Please email your thoughts to:

davidwardsalford@aol.com

The Greater Manchester STEM Centre

The University of Salford

Business House, First Floor

University Road

Salford M5 4WT

Telephone: 0161 295 2602

Fax: 0161 295 2655

E-mail: stemsalford@aol.com

Want to add something or make a comment? Please contact stemsalford@aol.com

STEM CENTRE Greater Manchester