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It's with great pleasure we introduce you to the UK Young Scientists of the Year, UK Young Technologists of the Year supported by @Siemens and the UK Young Engineer of the Year supported by @thalesgroup. Meet them and find out about their projects here: eukeducation.org.uk/latest-n…
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Teachers! Great news!! We offer Β£700 bursaries for eligible secondary schools to put towards Neon activities or to run a Big Bang at School. Check your eligibility and apply by 20 July. bit.ly/4ua2fT7
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Saving the planet or landing on the moon – students at The #BigBangFair chose their mission πŸŒπŸŒ• @gwtp_uk had mini coding-bots, problem-solving routes, collecting carbon emission data and programming lunar landings.
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Microchips so small that 10,000 components fit on the width of a hair πŸ”¬ At #BigBangFair 2026, @scimadesimple brought students face-to-face with those designing the future of microchips in the UK. Tiny technology powering smartphones, self-driving cars & life-saving procedures.
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Waste, reimagined πŸ—‘οΈβ™»οΈ @V_and_A asked students at The #BigBangFair – what actually goes in a bin, and what could we do with it instead? Students designed and tested their own mini pedal bins, and rethought what waste means for their school, home and planet.
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That's a wrap on The #BigBangFair 2026! πŸŽ‰ Thousands of young people, hundreds of activities, one big question: what could you become? If the smiles are anything to go by, it was a special few days. Thank you to everyone who made it happen. See you next year. πŸ™Œ
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Flying high at Generation Aviation ✈️ VR, flight simulators, passport stamps and more! @UK_CAA, @NATS, @easyJet and @AeroSociety all coming together to show students what a career in aviation really looks like. #BigBangFair #STEM
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Rocket engines, acoustic levitators, drawing robots, flying saucers and chronotypes πŸš€πŸ›ΈπŸ”Š The universities at The #BigBangFair are bringing everything and students are loving every second of it.
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The stage doesn't run on magic, it runs on STEM 🎭 At the @TheatreCraft stand, students are controlling lights, mixing live sound, exploring projection mapping and getting hands-on with animatronic puppets. #BigBangFair #STEM #CreativeIndustries
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Hands on the controls 🚁 Geoconnected are giving students real drone missions at The #BigBangFair. Piloting, problem-solving and discovering where drone technology takes you in the real world. #STEM
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Today kicks off #GreatBigGreenWeek! πŸ’š 35% of students want careers that tackle climate change. Maybe 1 could work on wind turbines like Laura πŸ‘‡@EUKEducation’s Climate Schools Programme inspires students with solutions & real careers: bit.ly/4qRMjTJ #TheBigBangFair
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Hats off to Natalie Stewart who is this year's recipient of the special @EUKEducation Teacher Award!
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Day 2 of The Big Bang Fair is done, and what a day! πŸ§ͺβœˆοΈβ™»οΈ Filled with fresh activities, new energy and lots of STEM fun. We can't wait to see what our final day has in store. See you again tomorrow! #BigBangFair #STEM
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Wind turbines, fruit batteries and a quiz that could change your future 🍎 ⚑ EUK Education are on The #BigBangFair floor with Climate Schools Programme, Energy Quest, Discover Your Skills & the Meet the Future You quiz. Plus our chatterbox to get the conversations started!
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Ever wondered how the creatures in your favourite films are made? πŸ‰πŸŽ¬ At the Access VFX stand, students are sculpting in plasticine, then watching their creations become digital 3D models using real industry tools. Combining creativity and STEM. #BigBangFair #VFX #STEM
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It's #GreatBigGreenWeek and students at The #BigBangFair are celebrating in the best way possible. Learning about seed bombs, biomimicry, wildlife detective work and even touching a snake! 🐍🌱 #GreenCareers #STEM
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VR, buzzwire, Circuit Street and foosball!βš‘πŸ•ΉοΈ @UKPowerNetworks are showing students how energy powers everything around us and the careers behind it. High energy, hands-on and lots of fun. #BigBangFair #STEM #Energy
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Ever wondered what keeps a submarine watertight? 🀿 Truflo Marine are lifting the lid! Students are meeting real welders, building 3D printed valve models and finding out exactly how their components end up on ships and subs. #BigBangFair #STEM #MarineEngineering
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Minerals do matter at The #BigBangFair! πŸ’Ž At the @MineralsMatter stand, get transported to a quarry through VR, set up blasts and extract raw materials. Plus have the chance to win prizes through finding the missing mineral. πŸ”Ž
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