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STEM Opportunities December 2021
STEM Opportunities is our scheduled newsletter for teachers detailing upcoming events and information.

You can subscribe here to receive future updates and view previous issues here

The release schedule for 2022 issues is here

For the latest on STEM outreach events please see here
New this issue
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Environment Futures
We're excited to launch our  online Environment Futures 2022 programme for Year 12 students.

Designed to help you develop your insight into the various courses and what it's like to study at a Russell Group University, the programme will also help you develop your skills and subject knowledge, giving you the opportunity to take part in talks, workshops and other enrichment activities alongside your current studies.
For more information please visit the webpages here

Applications for our Futures programmes  2021, close on Wednesday 12th January 2022. Application forms can be found here
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Degree Apprenticeships at the University of Leeds

Did you know you can study a Degree Apprenticeship at University of Leeds?

Umayah is part of our 4 year Technology Degree Apprenticeship with PwC in the School of Computing at the University of Leeds. As part of her Degree Apprenticeship, Umayah splits her time between university studies and paid placements within PwC (northern office in Leeds). 
Find out more about course highlights here
Further STEM Opportunities
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STEM Lecture Series
These programme aims to give students a better understanding of some of the topics they would learn about in a STEM degree at Leeds and inspire them to go onto further study in these subjects. It will provide students with up-to-date information about the university and our courses.

This series of sessions are provisionally set to take place weekly online, every Wednesday from 26th Jan - 16th February 2022, 4.00 - 5.30pm. The series is aimed at post-16 students interested in areas relating to Biology and/or Chemistry, covering topics such as virology and atmospheric chemistry to name just a couple.

There will also be the chance to hear from current students.
Individual students can register to receive further details once the programme has been finalized by following the link below:

https://leeds.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/register-interest-for-stem-lecture-series-jan-feb-2022
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Junior Robot Fighting League 2022 (Engineering & Computing)
Are you an engineering and/ careers teacher working with Post-16 students interested in studying engineering at university and gaining experience to write about in their personal statements?

The Junior Robot Fighting League, a Robot Wars style event, consists of 2 days of face to face activity in school and on campus from January- March 2022. Your students are invited to compete and be crowned the Junior Robot Fighting Champion 2022.

Activity will be delivered by teaching staff and current students from *Shocksoc at the University of Leeds.
  • January/ February 2022 – Day 1 in school: Practical Workshops (1.5 hours) plus mini-lecture (30 mins), total 2 hours (teacher to select dates)
  • Wednesday 9 March 2022, 9:30- 2:30pm – Day 2 on campus: Tour of the university plus competition
To book please complete the online booking form here 
For more information please visit the web pages here 
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Fluid Dynamics Photography Competition
The University of Leeds is pleased to invite KS3 students to explore the wonders of everyday fluid dynamics by submitting a photograph, video or GIF alongside a description (max 200 words).

For more information about the competition, please visit our Fluid Dynamics Competition page.

 Download a Teachers Pack at https://tinyurl.com/fluidcompleeds, containing descriptions of fluid dynamic phenomena and hands-on demonstrations, alongside the competition guidelines. Deadline for entries Friday 18 March 2022, 1st prize £40 Amazon voucher.
 
 

 
 
 
This update is provided by the STEM Outreach Team at the University of Leeds, supporting students applying to all STEM courses.

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