Workshop
Learn how computer chips made the technological revolution possible!
Secondary
Oriel Science, a Science Centre in Swansea city centre, is offering a free workshop about Future Technologies and it’s all about semiconductors (the tiny but mighty materials inside computer chips that power our modern world!).
This new school workshop invites students to explore how computer chips work, how they are manufactured, and where they are used. There will be hands-on activities on how semiconductors are used to make computer chips, solar cells and how they help our electricity power grid.
South Wales is behind the technology in iPhones and modern cars. Book this workshop and help your students discover the region’s growing semiconductor sector and the careers it can lead to.
The workshop is linked to the National Curriculum for Wales, and connects physics, chemistry, and technology topics to real-world applications in computing, renewable energy, and manufacturing.
The workshop activities are carefully differentiated, inclusive, and engaging, ensuring a high-quality experience that is both educational and inspiring for all participants.
These activities are part of CSconnected: Sparking STEM Futures, in collaboration with Swansea University, CISM, UKRI EPSRC.
Duration and availability
Lasting approximately 90 mins, the workshop can accommodate between 15 and 36 participants.
Book anytime between 10am and 3pm Tuesday to Friday during term time.
Cost and location
Each workshop is funded by the Centre's generous sponsors and is free for state schools.
This workshop is primarily delivered at the Swansea city centre venue but can also be delivered in local schools upon request. Any school interested in discussing this possibility should make a comment in the special requirements section of the online booking form.
Oriel Science
21 - 22 Castle Street
Swansea
SA1 1JF
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
Adapting - Overcoming challenges and setbacks to achieve goals
Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal
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