These activities, from Eurostemcell, introduce students to the science of stem cells and explore four basic themes in stem cell biology: 1. What is a stem cell? – what stem cells can do; types of stem cell 2. Where do embryonic stem cells come from? – the blastocyst; cell culture; IVF 3. Why bother with stem cells...

These activities have been developed for the National HE STEM Programme to be used in conjunction with the video resources found in this collection.

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This collection of resources are the result of a project which recognised the need for additional student information, advice and guidance from students to students, staff to students and students to management about what it means to be a student in Higher Education from a widening participation background.

Produced by LSIS, this case study describes a project by FE Sussex. FE Sussex already has a well-established ethos of networks and collaboration as the limited company encompasses 12 colleges: five sixth form colleges, one land-based and six general FE colleges. However, by working with the LSIS STEM Programme, FE...

STEM Clubs are not just for schools! They are a powerful and enjoyable way to engage young people with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

This poster is for anyone wishing to advertise a STEM Club in their local communities, be it a one-off session or recurring club; in a library or...

This kit encourages students to consider the ethical issues that stem cell treatments raise and to develop students’ debating and discussion skills. Role play gives students a chance to explore the different sides of the issue and compare others’ points of view, as well as considering social, ethical, political and...

This collection of short videos link to the computing curriculum. Each video has been created by STEM Ambassador as part of the ...

This collection of short videos link to the maths curriculum. Each video has been created by STEM Ambassador as part of the ...

This collection of short videos link to the science curriculum. Each video has been created by a STEM Ambassador as part of the ...

Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of knowledge and technology transfer, enrichment and enhancement in STEM and employer engagement. It describes a project at Petroc, a large further education college in Devon. Sustainable development education covers...

This challenge, from Practical Action, requires students to design and build a model structure that will enable farmers to grow crops even in an area that may become flooded. A floating garden, built on a base of aquatic weeds, is a low cost and sustainable way of allowing people to grow vegetables. The resource...

Produced in 2011 by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of equality and diversity. It describes how Doncaster College has taken action to promote and embed gender equality, particularly in relation to engineering and technology. The college held a gender equality...

From LSIS, this case study describes work by Wirral Metropolitan College. A core focus of the LSIS STEM Programme is embedding and supporting whole organisation approaches to STEM provision across the learning and skills sector. Wirral Metropolitan College has demonstrated how a whole-organisation approach to STEM...