Workshop
Get an insight into STEM studies at university and the careers they lead to!
Secondary
This comprehensive online course allows students to experience STEM studies at university, and learn of the career opportunities that these subjects lead to. It provides access to information on student life, STEM projects and activities set by leading UK universities and global STEM companies, first year undergraduate lectures, live interactive sessions with academics, admissions tutors, employers, and current students.
Every year EDT partner up with leading universities across the UK including Cambridge, Sheffield, Lancaster, UCL, Oxford, Liverpool, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, and Strathclyde University to give students a insight into STEM courses.
Whether your students are interested in Forensic Science, Biomedical, Electronics, Computer Science, Sustainability, Aerospace, Technology, Maths, Chemistry, Robotics, or Food Science, EDT have something for you.
Courses run throughout July and August each year so you can choose dates to fit around your other summer commitments.
The course consist of different modules, including 'World of work', 'University lectures', and 'STEM subjects at university', which students can work through at their own pace. Within each module students will have a choice of activities covering different STEM subjects, so they can pick and mix to match their own interests and tailor-make a course that suits them.
Duration
30 hours to be completed at the student's own pace.
Cost
£125 towards the cost of administration and the Industrial Cadets Silver award. Bursary places are available, please refer to the application form.
Course dates
30 June to 22 August 2025
Application deadline
27 June 2025
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:
Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.
Creativity - the use of imagination and the generation of new ideas.
Leadership - supporting, encouraging and motivating others to achieve a shared goal.
Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.
Problem solving - the ability to find a solution to a complex situation or challenge.
Speaking - the oral transmission of information or ideas.
Staying positive - the ability to use tactics to overcome setbacks and achieve goals.
Teamwork - working cooperatively with others towards achieving a shared goal.
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Secondary
Connect your students with working engineers online.
Secondary
From architecture, to ocean science, to music and more - this virtual work experience is an amazing introduction into the world of acoustics!
Secondary
Fun and engaging short STEM project ideas. Developed by the British Science Association, CREST Bronze projects give students a taste of what it’s like to be a scientist or engineer in the real world.
