Before you even start your application, don’t miss these top tips to maximise your chance of success when applying for an extracurricular or outreach program such as a STEM summer camp. Check the Eligibility Criteria All programs will have a list of essential eligibility criteria – anything from age or Read more…
If you’re a current A level student, everyone’s soon asking you what you want to study at university. Here are some suggestions for narrowing down your options: What do you enjoy? Think about which of your current A level subjects you most enjoy, and rank them in a list. Looking Read more…
Graduation is an exciting time, but not everyone has a clear idea of what to do next now that the structure of university life is gone. Some students are lucky enough to have bagged a graduate job already, often through previously completing an internship with a company, but what can Read more…
It’s that time of year when schools are encouraging students to finalise their degree plans, complete their UCAS form and commit to three or more years of studying one subject which to a certain extent will have a massive impact on the rest of your life. While some students have Read more…
So, you’ve attended a STEM summer school, won a competition or written your own STEM blog? When it comes to applying to university, these are all fantastic things to mention in your personal statement. However, there are several important things to remember to include: – What you learnt. Too many Read more…
Whether you’re an international student with no knowledge of the UK university system or a home student simply looking for additional guidance, this article suggests some questions to ask when choosing which UK universities to apply to for undergraduate studies. 1. Do they offer the course I want to study? Read more…
STEM degrees are generally highly respected, but for those STEM students looking to go into industry rather than academic research what additional skills would be helpful? Languages Languages are helpful to anyone, of any age or career. They open up job or travel opportunities abroad as well as making you Read more…
The standard school curriculum will include physics, chemistry, biology, maths and IT. However there are plenty of other related degree subjects STEM students may be interested in, see below. 1. Engineering If you’re interested in physics and maths, but want to contribute towards real-life projects, engineering could be for you. Read more…
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are courses offered online for anyone to take, usually for free. The courses generally consist of short video lectures followed by short quiz questions, and are usually produced in collaboration with leading universities worldwide. All kinds of subjects are available to study – including most Read more…
School is probably the first place where students first learnt about STEM subjects and, unless their parents are working in a STEM industry, it is likely that they haven’t been exposed to much STEM outside of school. Therefore, school is a great place to start getting students engaged in STEM Read more…