The Smallpeice Trust keen to attract more girls to their STEM full board residential courses

Published 4th March 2020

The Design and Technology Association has a long standing relationship with The Smallpeice Trust. As an organisation, The Smallpeice Trust are really keen to attract more females to their STEM full board residential courses.  Whilst some of their Easter courses are now full for male places, they still have female places available on the following courses that will no doubt appeal to interested female students in Years  8, 9 and 10.  In addition to learning about these subjects, the courses also provide students with an opportunity to see what student life on campus is like, to take part in planned and supervised evening social activities and to help make future UCAS applications stand out.

Attached are interactive pdf flyers relating to the courses and there is a link direct within the flyers to the course information on The Smallpeice Trust’s website.  In addition, for your convenience, please find below some brief information about the courses with direct links to the website and how to book :-

Year 9 INTRODUCTION TO CYBER SECURITY

Royal Holloway, University of London - 30 March – 1 April 2020 - £220

Examine the real risks that come with cyberspace in the modern world, and get up close to the security measures protecting everything we do online. From encrypting Whatsapp messages to defending against large scale botnet attacks, you’ll explore cyber security working behind the scenes to keep our personal information and applications safe.

Find out more on this course.

Year 9 OFF ROAD VEHICLE ENGINEERING

Harper Adams University, Shropshire - 30 March – 1 April 2020 - £285

Learn all about vehicle mobility, traction, suspension design, steering and transmission systems with hands-on workshops with the experts. You’ll also get a taste for university life and discover exciting careers at the same time.

 Find out more about this course

Year 10 PHYSICS IN ENGINEERING

University of Warwick - 15 – 17 April 2020 - £285

Find out how engineering, physics, and maths come together to bridge the gap between theoretical science and practical engineering. You’ll get to learn from industry experts through a mix of masterclasses, workshops and hands-on projects.

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Year 8/9 ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE (MIXED COURSE)

University of Nottingham - 6 - 9 April 2020 - £260

Design and make a real working project with the help of young engineers who do it for a living. Put your lateral thinking to the test, solving problems and finding the best solutions to deliver your project on time and on budget. You might even set your sights on the perfect career for you

 Find out more on this course:

 

The Smallpeice Trust is an independent charity established in 1966 and promotes STEM/Engineering careers to young people. Their residential courses students get involved in design and make projects and develop team working, problem solving and creative thinking skills. There is also a fully supervised social scene in the evenings.

Find out more about The Smallpeice Trust and the full range of mixed and girls only 2020 residential courses:-

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact The Smallpeice Trust via jacqui.frazer@smallpeicetrust.org.uk

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