This Friday, Oakburn EYC in East Dunbartonshire Council will host the penultimate @educationscotland.bsky.social STEM Nation Award Open Day 2026.
Tickets are selling fast so get yours today 🎟️https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/2025/11/17/stem-nation-award-open-days-2026/
The @educationscotland.bsky.social #STEMnation Award supports ELC settings, schools & CLD providers to develop high-quality STEM learning experiences through #Leadership #FamilyLearning #Employability #LearnerPathways & #EquityAndEquality Join us to find out more! ☕️👥https://bit.ly/4rkRfAo
‘Smashing Stereotypes‘ is a collection of stories challenging long-standing stereotypes to encourage young people to see themselves as scientists.
With profiles of chefs, product designers & more ‘Smashing Stereotypes‘ shows science is for everyone.
www.britishscienceweek.org/smashing-stereotypes/
The theme for British Science Week 2026 is 'Curiosity: what’s your question?'
Download free activity packs for year round use, filled with fun & educational activities. Resources suitable for under 5s to around age 14.
British Science Week 6 - 15 March
www.britishscienceweek.org/activity-pac...
British Science Week at Dundee Science Centre is a 10 day celebration of STEM - 6 – 15 March. Get curious, get hands-on & get inspired!
🗺️Curiosity Trail
💭Curiosity Wall
⚡Curiosity Station
www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk/celebrating-curiosity-join-dundee-science-centre-for-british-science-week/
Young people can discover the exciting world of engineering & its potential to change lives on World Engineering Day. Let's inspire the next generation of engineers to take up the challenge of developing innovative solutions for a sustainable present & future. 4 March worldengineeringday.net/
Celebrate World Engineering Day on March 4. A unique opportunity to highlight the importance of engineers & engineering in shaping today’s society, improving the public’s understanding of how engineering & technology are central to modern life & sustainable development.
worldengineeringday.net
Get involved in Mars Day 26 - 3 March!
A free virtual adventure for everyone, Mars Day has an out-of-this-world programme of live link-ups, activities, resources, talks & live Q&A with space stars & discussions with heroes of the UK space industry.
www.stem.org.uk/primary/enrichment/mars-day
Apprenticeships are working for Scotland. They help the nation:
create careers
build businesses
grow the workforce
Nearly 40,000 apprentices currently in training, 64% of Modern Apprentices are employed in STEM-related roles.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2 - 6 March #ScotAppWeek26
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⭐1 week to go ⭐
On Wednesday 4th March, Polkemmet Primary School are hosting an @educationscotland.bsky.social STEM Nation Award Open Day and we would love to see you there!
🎟️ For more information and to book tickets ➡️ blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Campaign for Learning Family Learning Awards celebrate imaginative, innovative & inclusive family learning delivered through events, activities, courses & initiatives in:
• Early Years
• Health & Wellbeing
• Innovation
• STEM
Applications close 19 March.
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Scottish Government consultation on updating School Premises Regulations which set standards for school site areas, accommodation, lighting & ventilation. Updates will reflect modern requirements - digital connectivity, accessible facilities, wellbeing spaces & outdoor learning.
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Campaign for Learning Family Learning Awards celebrate imaginative, innovative & inclusive family learning delivered through events, activities, courses & initiatives in:
• Early Years
• Health & Wellbeing
• Innovation
• STEM
Applications close 19 March.
shorturl.at/XuMsJ
⭐Congratulations to Farr High School in Highland Council on achieving a full #STEMnation Award! The school was praised for its inclusive & forward-thinking approach to #STEM education.
👉https://ow.ly/GLFz50Y608S
⭐ Only 1 week to go! ⭐
We are getting ready for our 1st ever @educationscotland.bsky.social CLD STEM Nation Award Open Day hosted by Spartans Community Foundation.
Join us for a hands-on afternoon packed with STEM fun, curiosity, and community.
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stem-natio...
The countdown to Mars Day 26 is on!
A free virtual adventure for everyone, Mars Day has an out-of-this-world programme of live link-ups, activities, resources, talks & live Q&A with space stars & discussions with heroes of the UK space industry. 3 March
www.stem.org.uk/primary/enrichment/mars-day
Get involved in Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2-6 March. Apprenticeships are working for business, people & Scotland’s economy.
Discover the benefits of Foundation, Modern & Graduate Apprenticeships.
www.apprenticeships.scot/events/scottish-apprenticeship-week/get-involved
AI Futures National Competition
Students design an AI-powered solution to improve life in their community or support a UK growth sector (eg healthcare, energy, transport).
Deadline: 27 March
Prizes Include: Experience day at/from the National Robotarium
Find out more: Blair.Wilson@hw.ac.uk
Take part in the AI Futures Academy for students age 12–18, supporting teachers & increasing diversity in AI-related pathways.
Hands-On Workshop: AI & Robotics Football Challenge
Students use VEX AIM robot kits to play world cup themed football-style game powered by AI.
Email blair.wilson@hw.ac.uk
Join the AI Futures Academy - an EPSRC-funded programme for students age 12–18 - supporting teachers & increasing diversity in AI-related pathways.
Student Webinar: The Future of AI & Robotics
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d0684962-4983-4b00-b612-1c98af33bad6@6c425ff2-6865-42df-a4db-8e6af634813d
We are hosting a series of #STEM Nation Award Open Days this February and March. The events are held across various #STEMnation Award settings throughout Scotland!
Sign up 👇
https://ow.ly/F3yo50Y0zhc
⭐Congratulations to Livingston Village Primary School in West Lothian Council on achieving a full #STEMnation Award! The school was praised for its commitment to equity and equality in #STEM.
Find out more👉https://ow.ly/GLFz50Y608S
This week we're focusing on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #maths and #numeracy.
Check out this webinar recording for a look at the progress so far.
👉https://ow.ly/YImC50YccHP
Today is #SaferInternetDay .
In Graeme High School in Falkirk Council, AI is helping to transform the Modern Studies classroom. @graemehighschool.bsky.social @fceducationservice.bsky.social
glowconnect.org.uk/transforming...
Today is #SaferInternetDay . Did you know there are a range of AI tools within Glow that can be used to support learners? Find out more on Glow Connect!
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Today is #SaferInternetDay .
Visit @educationscotland.bsky.social Cyber Resilience & Internet Safety Professional Learning Community on Glow, with lots of useful resources, news and links to support practitioners.
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Today is #SaferInternetDay exploring the impact of AI, examining how AI can be used safely & for good. UK Safer Internet Centre has free educational resources supporting the safe use of AI with young people.
saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2025/2025-education-resources
⭐ 3 weeks until Spartans Community Foundation host our first ever Community Learning & Development (CLD) STEM Nation Award Open Day!
📍 Spartans CF
🗓️ 2 March
⏰ 3–5pm
🎟️ Free to attend but spaces are limited so make sure to book your place today: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
We want to wish you a very warm welcome to our Bluesky account! Education Scotland is now a curriculum focused organisation, centring on the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of the curriculum that is taught in schools and settings across the country. Follow us here and engage with us!
Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish #curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. In this video practitioners share their experience of the work so far to help improve and update the #science curriculum.👇
