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…
We caught up with the Scrub up on Science Challenge judges to find out their top tips to help you create a winning entry for this fantastic competition. About the challenge The Scrub up on Science Challenge is a STEM competition for 11 to 16 year olds developed by the Read more…
Do you want to explore your passion for a STEM subject or find a way to demonstrate it on your sixth form/ university application, but don’t want to spend too much time, effort or money? Here’s some easy ways to do so cheaply at home! Online MOOCs MOOCs (Massive Open Read more…
Last year, I completed an Extended Project Qualification on the optimisation of the polymerase chain reaction and it’s applications in medical and forensic research. Apart from being a fascinating and complex topic, it also gave me the opportunity to carry out my own experiments – something which particularly interested an Read more…