Using #minecraft to engage children with #science. Outreach programme working across the UK.
Joined May 2014
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Science Hunters retweeted
29 May 2025
Having a great time at #PCST2025 in Aberdeen meeting academics from all around the world. I’ve been sharing our Science Hunters project using Minecraft to engage kids with sustainability, green skills & engineering.
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Science Hunters retweeted
10 Oct 2024
Exploring the views of UK educators: @sciencehunters using Minecraft to engage students with engineering and the SDGs. @SciCommsUWE @RAEngNews @UWE_SoAS
Full #openaccess article: mdpi.com/2227-7102/14/10/107…
#Sustainability #Engineering #Minecraft #Education #MDPI #EducationSciences
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Science Hunters retweeted
13 Jun 2024
More tickets are now available for @UWEBristol's Engineering Family Fun day - planetarium shows, Bristol Minecraft worlds, robots, craft, tech and even a bit of liquid nitrogen thrown in... Get your tickets now!
@ExplorerDome @EngOurFutureUWE
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4 Jun 2024
Busy first day at the Cheltenham Science Festival @cheltfestivals today #CheltSciFest and we'll be here until Sunday!
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Science Hunters retweeted
17 May 2024
You have the power to change the future!⏳
Engineers are on a mission to tackle the planet's most pressing issues, from clean energy projects, food production with less water, new life saving medical technologies and electric vehicle design. These are just some of the areas you could be having an impact on in the future as an engineer.🌍
💭 Discover the wide range of projects waiting for you in the world of engineering. Head to our website to learn more:
thisisengineering.org.uk/pro…
#EngineerBetterLives
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Science Hunters retweeted
15 May 2024
✨ Starting this Saturday ✨
⚒️🌍 Engineering for Sustainable Societies using #Minecraft
🚶🚶♀️ Free drop-in sessions
📅 Saturdays
🗺️📍 #AvonmouthLibrary
⌚ 10am-2pm
👧🧒👦 Aimed at 7-14 year olds, but all are welcome (under 8s must be accompanied)
⚗️🔬 @ScienceHunters @UWEBristol
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14 May 2024
It's been a busy few weeks for us sharing our Engineering for Sustainable Societies project. We've been at the @somerscience festival 🧵
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14 May 2024
And thank you to all the employers of our engineers for giving them time to volunteer on projects like these, including @RollsRoyce, @Airbus, @wsp @Rappor_UK @Stantec @sgloscouncil @AssystemUK As having relatable role models is so important to children
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14 May 2024
If you'd like to have us visit your school or community group to learn more about the sustainable development goals and how engineering can help us to create a sustainable ♻️ society 🌍 then contact us at ➡️ sciencehunters@uwe.ac.uk
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Science Hunters retweeted
18 Apr 2024
What challenge will you take on with engineering?
From improving lives, to improving the planet, your options are endless with engineering.
Find your path into engineering by visiting: thisisengineering.org.uk/ #EngineerBetterLives #EngineeringJobs
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