Last week, twelve teams went head to head in our 2022 Robotics Competition in partnership with the RAF! The theme of this year’s competition was Explore the Unexplored, and pupils from across Wales were challenged to delve into uncharted territory by designing and creating a robot that could explore new and extreme conditions, such as planets, jungles, deserts and the … Read More
Enjoying Robotics with the Minister for Economy
On Friday, we got Welsh Government Minister for Education, Vaughan Gething MS, involved in our STEM workshop. We recently visited St Cuthbert’s Primary School in Cardiff for a STEM workshop with the pupils there. The Minister came along to see what we are doing to inspire and engage young people in the area in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in … Read More
Education and Welsh Language Minister visits Technocamps HQ
Technocamps was pleased to welcome the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles AS to its Headquarters at Swansea University to find out more about the project and the work being done in Wales together with its partner, The Institute of Coding. Accompanied by the Director of Technocamps Professor Faron Moller, Swansea University Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle and Swansea University Pro-Vice-Chancellor … Read More
Technocamps teaches pupils in Blaenau Gwent about 5G
We are working with schools in Blaenau Gwent to teach pupils how 5G connectivity could transform the way we live and work with a new interactive Augmented Reality experience that is being delivered as part of the 5G Wales Unlocked initiative. Developed by Jam Creative Studios and delivered in schools by Technocamps, the experience allows children to work in teams … Read More
Free STEM Workshops for Secondary Schools
Our very popular STEM and Computer Science workshops for schools support the digital curriculum and can be adapted based on your school’s needs. Workshops vary in length between 1 hour and half a day. All workshops are fully funded through support from the Welsh Government. Swansea Web Development with DreamweaverThese sessions are aimed at older KS3 and KS4 pupils to … Read More
Technocamps at Parti Ponty 2022
We’ve teamed up with Menter Iaith RCT to deliver STEM activities at the festival in July. After a break of a few years, the family-friendly Welsh festival Parti Ponty is back and we’ll be there to showcase some fun and engaging Computer Science activities. Expect some hands-on science busking and computing activities, LEGO Robotics and a treasure hunt! We’ll be … Read More
Case Study: Kay Morris & Eryl Jones
Tell us a little about yourself and your workKay: I am a Senior ICT Advisory Teacher with Ceredigion County Council and have been in post for over 10 years. Before that, I was a secondary ICT teacher.Eryl: I’m working with Kay as an ICT advisory teacher in Ceredigion. I was a primary school teacher for about 20 years before being … Read More
Technocamps wins major STEM Award
Technocamps has been awarded a STEM Inspiration Award in recognition of its outreach work across Wales. Technocamps has been selected as a winner for a STEM Inspiration Award in the Outstanding Contribution to Widening Participation, Diversity and Inclusion in STEM category. This category recognises individuals, groups, organisations and companies who have encouraged diversity and inclusion within STEM. Technocamps is a … Read More
Case Study: Lauren Powell
Before going to university, Lauren didn’t know what she wanted to do. After learning about Computer Science, she became passionate about Technocamps’ work and doing her bit to encourage young people (especially girls!) into STEM. At school, Lauren enjoyed maths but wasn’t interested in doing a degree in it. When she came across Computer Science at a careers event, she … Read More
STEM Academy 2022
This Summer, we are hosting a series of fun activities to schools in Swansea as part of our new STEM Academy! All activities are free thanks to funding support from the Welsh Government. Anyone who has ever taken part in our workshops knows that we have a knack of turning complicated science and technology into fun and interesting activities in … Read More