International Women’s Day: #EmbraceEquity in Apprenticeships
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day on Wednesday, 8 March is #EmbraceEquity calling for a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Sue…
STEM careers
What does STEM stand for?
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It represents an interdisciplinary approach to education and careers, integrating these four key disciplines.
What are STEM careers?
STEM careers are a wide range of professions that involve expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Individuals pursuing STEM careers contribute to innovation, research, and development across various industries.
What are some examples on STEM careers in the UK?
STEM careers in the UK span diverse fields. Some examples include software developers, engineers (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.), data scientists, pharmacists, research scientists, mathematicians, and IT professionals. These professionals play crucial roles in advancing technology, solving complex problems, and driving scientific advancements.
How the teaching gap reflects the gender gap within STEM
With International Women’s Day on the horizon, it is important to once again bring the issue of the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering and…
Further education is not ‘either or’: interdisciplinary integration is essential for future skills
Further education can be perceived by some as presenting a binary for students – should they become a Bachelor of Arts or Science? But it…
To meaningfully increase gender diversity in STEM, the government needs to support the right people
The lack of diversity in STEM industries is holding back progress and preventing the industry from reaching its full potential. Investment in grassroots level is…
How can we encourage and retain more women in STEM?
STEM Day is always a fantastic opportunity to mark the major successes across the across the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sectors. However, it’s also…
Signs of progress in the provision of careers guidance
The first ever Global Careers Month kicks off in November, and it’s addressing an issue central to the relationship between education and the world of…
Let’s give students the tools they need to achieve
Exam season is over, and we are well into a new academic year. Over the last couple of months, we have seen the drip feed…
A joined up approach to engaging young people, through engineering and motor racing
Kerry Linley, CEO of apprenticeship learning platform provider Rubitek, talks to ‘educational anarchist’ and GKN skills development manager Caroline Wood about how those of us…
Could International Students be the Answer to the UK’s STEM Talent Shortage?
Most, if not all sectors, continue to be impacted by the growing skills shortage across the UK. In fact, data from the Office for National…
Encouraging women in STEM: an answer to the green skills gap?
With rising global temperatures, the demand for green skills is also expected to rise. A positive step towards achieving net zero is to ensure that…
