A place for students, local businesses and the community to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths with a focus on Construction Industry tech.
As from 1/4/20, SSERC will assume responsibility for the STEM Ambassador network for the East of Scotland. For more information about this exciting programme, click on the link that follows: buff.ly/2WXzvk2
Starting today, as I now have more free time, I'm dedicating an hour each day to answering your physics questions. Whatever age you are, however profound or silly you think the question is, tweet me and I'll try to answer. It may not be immediate as I'll do them in one sitting.
Weβve just published some Frequently Asked Questions relating to the current COVID-19 situation concerning how it might affect students and staff at Borders College. The page will be updated over the coming days and weeks.
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βοΈ Due to the current Coronavirus situation we have taken the decision to cancel the 'Hawick Campus Community Open Event' until further notice βοΈ
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Our friends at Digital Construction Skills are running a fully funded course: Legal & contractual aspects of digital construction. March 31st. Could this be for you? eventbrite.co.uk/e/fully-funβ¦
The keynote speech by @helenczerski at #STEMScotland20 was unbelievably thought provoking and insightful. The Physicist's guide to living on Planet Earth. Wonderfully delivered and a strong message about working together to gain knowledge and solve problems. Thank you!
A key part of the STEM agenda is how we work with businesses. What can we learn about the way colleges are doing that?
Colleges have become part of their local communities. Long term relationship building has a huge benefit to lecturers and students.
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Next up this afternoon is a panel all about 'Enabling digital classrooms: using educational technology to inspire an interest in STEM.' A very important and vital discussion. #STEMScotland20
An incredible talk by Dr Margaret Ritchie on the fantastic STEM academy that she is an unbelievable champion of. If you are a school teacher, student teacher, senior then check it out. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Details in picture below. #STEMScotland20
A hugely interesting talk by Colin McLean on lessons we can learn from the education system in Estonia. Very forward thinking in preparing the economy for a digital world. #STEMScotland20
Great to hear STEM hubs mentioned by the panel at #STEMScotland20 whilst highlighting the need for cohesion and efficiency between all STEM initiatives in colleges, schools, universities, hubs and industry.
Great to hear from @RichardLochhead that STEM in early learning was discussed in parliament last week. If we want to tackle gender imbalance in STEM, this is where we need to be focusing. #STEMScotland20
Great to hear @RichardLochhead MSP full of passion for STEM and aware of how vital STEM skills are. The STEM strategy is in its 3rd year and it is great to hear that government are reviewing results with data! #STEMScotland20#strengthindata
Have a look at this awesome project by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya @Alonglastname
βBeyond Curie is a design project that highlights badass women in science, technology, engineering mathematicsβ.
beyondcurie.com#IWD2020#WomenInSTEM
It was great having @EildonHousing at the STEM Hub today for a course on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources! This half day course is an intro to all things sustainable construction and domestic renewables. Vital if we are to hit our net zero carbon targets.
Recruitment drive launched for new construction assessors
A project has launched to recruit and train 100 new construction assessors across all of Scotlandβs construction Colleges.
Full story here: ow.ly/90aO50yDwKp#TalentWithoutLimits#ScotAppWeek20