When it comes to our children’s learning, we might consider science and maths to be something that’s best left to the professionals, the realm of teachers and schools. While there is no substitute for the important work that goes on in our schools, the influence of parents on their children cannot be understated. Parents have a profound effect on their … Read More
WOW! What a Summer of STEM
The school holidays have been a bit different this year, with pupils from all parts of Wales enjoying an extended break after months of enforced lockdown learning online. It seems, though, that some pupils can’t get enough of science and technology. We were completely bowled over with the response to our FREE Summer of STEM event which took place over … Read More
Technocamps Summer of STEM
Anyone who has ever participated in one of our workshops knows that Technocamps Delivery Officers have a knack of turning complicated science and technology into fun and interesting activities in the classroom. This year we have decided to use all our skills and experiences to do something a bit different and really exciting over the summer holidays. Like everyone else, … Read More
Supporting Distance Learning for Post-16 Learners
As part of the ongoing Welsh Government’s #StaySafeStayLearning initiative, Technocamps is pleased that it has been able to put its experience to good use. The team has been working hard behind the scenes, to develop exciting and enriching opportunities for students in Years 12 and 13, as they begin to prepare for their transition into Higher Education. A variety of … Read More
Technocamps is virtually always available!
Like everyone else during the Covid-19 crisis, Technocamps has had to adapt to a new way of working. As a European and Welsh Government funded project we have been lucky to have the resources to enable us to switch to an online version of ourselves. Now, our new ‘normal’ is almost entirely virtual. At the start of April, we launched … Read More
Activity Packs Launched to Support Pupils, Teachers, and Parents
We know that this is a very worrying time but we wanted to keep everyone updated as far as we can. The Minister of Education in Wales, Kirsty Williams AM, issued a statement this week to inform everyone that schools would be officially closing “for statutory provision of education”. Therefore, there will obviously be no face-to-face workshop activity taking place until … Read More
GiST Cymru Half Term Events – Inspiring Girls into Science and Technology
Technocamps inspires young women to take up careers in STEM with half-term workshops in both North and South Wales. Since the launch of GiST Cymru at the University of South Wales last year, Technocamps has designed and delivered a range of activities to promote careers in STEM for girls. The latest sessions took place over the Spring half term, in … Read More
Lots of Fun at Super Science Swansea
Showcasing our Amazing Technology with Oriel Science at the Waterfront Museum in Swansea In celebration of British Science Week and International Women’s Day, Super Science Swansea is an event not to be missed. Technocamps was once again privileged to have been invited by our CoSMOS partners Oriel Science to be part of this incredible showcase. The event really is ‘super’ and offers families a … Read More
Wales celebrates and encourages women to be the Future of Science and Technology in Wales
Building on the Legacy of ITWales, Technocamps hosts International Women’s Day Annual Celebration Dinner 2020. Technocamps is proud to have hosted this year’s annual Gala Celebration for International Women’s Day which took place at Swansea’s Marriott Hotel last week. The evening has become a regular feature on the Welsh social calendar, with guests travelling from all parts of the country to attend. This … Read More
Technocamps launches its brand new Network for Women Working in STEM
The year 2019 saw the launch of Technocamps new Role Model Network for women working in STEM, in association with Women in Tech Cymru. The aim of the network is to establish connections between women working within the sector (technology in particular) with regular meet ups to learn from each other’s experience in the workplace and to support and inspire … Read More