Education Scotland STEM Team
@stemedscot.bsky.social
Official account of the Education Scotland STEM team. Promoting excellence, equity, inspiration and connection through STEM. Join the conversation using #STEMnation
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IGNITE26: The Highland Engineering, Environment, Science & Technology Festival with hands-on activities & experiences - explore the world around you, discover new ideas & learn together.
IGNITE26 Family Day UHI Inverness Sat 14 March 10am – 1pm
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/about-uhi/stem/ignite-2026/
IGNITE26 Family Day UHI Inverness Sat 14 March 10am – 1pm
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/about-uhi/stem/ignite-2026/
January 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM
IGNITE26: The Highland Engineering, Environment, Science & Technology Festival with hands-on activities & experiences - explore the world around you, discover new ideas & learn together.
IGNITE26 Family Day UHI Inverness Sat 14 March 10am – 1pm
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/about-uhi/stem/ignite-2026/
IGNITE26 Family Day UHI Inverness Sat 14 March 10am – 1pm
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/about-uhi/stem/ignite-2026/
⭐ Only 9 days to go!
📍 Menstrie ELC will host the first in‑person STEM Nation Award Open Day on 4 February, 4:00–5:30pm.
🎟️ Free to attend but spaces are limited!
For info and to book your ticket, visit:
➡️https://bit.ly/46cU0f4
📍 Menstrie ELC will host the first in‑person STEM Nation Award Open Day on 4 February, 4:00–5:30pm.
🎟️ Free to attend but spaces are limited!
For info and to book your ticket, visit:
➡️https://bit.ly/46cU0f4
January 26, 2026 at 11:39 AM
⭐ Only 9 days to go!
📍 Menstrie ELC will host the first in‑person STEM Nation Award Open Day on 4 February, 4:00–5:30pm.
🎟️ Free to attend but spaces are limited!
For info and to book your ticket, visit:
➡️https://bit.ly/46cU0f4
📍 Menstrie ELC will host the first in‑person STEM Nation Award Open Day on 4 February, 4:00–5:30pm.
🎟️ Free to attend but spaces are limited!
For info and to book your ticket, visit:
➡️https://bit.ly/46cU0f4
Are you heading up a STEM working group and wondering where to start? Speak to us about the #STEMnation award programme from Education Scotland and we'll help you to get things up and running! Find out more:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
January 23, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Are you heading up a STEM working group and wondering where to start? Speak to us about the #STEMnation award programme from Education Scotland and we'll help you to get things up and running! Find out more:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Dynamic Earth's School Careers Showcase offers a diverse range of STEM employers from research & industry. Learners can engage with scientists & role models who will share their STEM journey & offer advice to budding scientists & engineers.
dynamicearth.org.uk/learning/schools/schools-careers-day/
dynamicearth.org.uk/learning/schools/schools-careers-day/
School Careers Day | Dynamic Earth
SCHOOL CAREERS SHOWCASE: YOUR PLANET, YOUR FUTURE
dynamicearth.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Dynamic Earth's School Careers Showcase offers a diverse range of STEM employers from research & industry. Learners can engage with scientists & role models who will share their STEM journey & offer advice to budding scientists & engineers.
dynamicearth.org.uk/learning/schools/schools-careers-day/
dynamicearth.org.uk/learning/schools/schools-careers-day/
Identify health & wellbeing challenges & design digital solutions in #DigiInventors Challenge! For teams of P5-P7 pupils, developing entrepreneurial thinking, design innovation, digital literacy & STEM skills & exploring careers in digital health & social care.
www.dhi-scotland.com/post/scots-p...
www.dhi-scotland.com/post/scots-p...
Scots primary kids asked ‘what health problems would you solve - and how?’
Nationwide digital health challenge #DigiInventors teams up with the Organised Educator
www.dhi-scotland.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Identify health & wellbeing challenges & design digital solutions in #DigiInventors Challenge! For teams of P5-P7 pupils, developing entrepreneurial thinking, design innovation, digital literacy & STEM skills & exploring careers in digital health & social care.
www.dhi-scotland.com/post/scots-p...
www.dhi-scotland.com/post/scots-p...
Join us at our next drop-in session to have a chat about your next steps with the Education Scotland #STEMnation award programme. We can help you evaluate current practice and draw up a plan for future actions.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Join us at our next drop-in session to have a chat about your next steps with the Education Scotland #STEMnation award programme. We can help you evaluate current practice and draw up a plan for future actions.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
⭐ Only 2 weeks to go until our first STEM Nation Award Open Day of 2026!
📍 Menstrie ELC, 4th February, 4:00–5:30pm.
🎟️ Free to attend — but spaces are limited!
Don’t miss out. For full details and to book your ticket, visit:
➡️ blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
📍 Menstrie ELC, 4th February, 4:00–5:30pm.
🎟️ Free to attend — but spaces are limited!
Don’t miss out. For full details and to book your ticket, visit:
➡️ blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
January 21, 2026 at 1:20 PM
⭐ Only 2 weeks to go until our first STEM Nation Award Open Day of 2026!
📍 Menstrie ELC, 4th February, 4:00–5:30pm.
🎟️ Free to attend — but spaces are limited!
Don’t miss out. For full details and to book your ticket, visit:
➡️ blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
📍 Menstrie ELC, 4th February, 4:00–5:30pm.
🎟️ Free to attend — but spaces are limited!
Don’t miss out. For full details and to book your ticket, visit:
➡️ blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
The #STEMnation award from Education Scotland is supported by a wide range of organisations and STEM partners. Follow the link to access support for each element and find out more about our supporters' offers.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
January 21, 2026 at 9:51 AM
The #STEMnation award from Education Scotland is supported by a wide range of organisations and STEM partners. Follow the link to access support for each element and find out more about our supporters' offers.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
The STEM self-evaluation and improvement framework underpins @educationscot's #STEMnation award. It's a great place to start! Check it out here: education.gov.scot/resources/st...
January 20, 2026 at 8:43 AM
The STEM self-evaluation and improvement framework underpins @educationscot's #STEMnation award. It's a great place to start! Check it out here: education.gov.scot/resources/st...
Sign-up for one of our regular #STEMnation award drop-in sessions where you can have a friendly chat with our Education Scotland team and review your evidence before making a formal submission.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
January 19, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Sign-up for one of our regular #STEMnation award drop-in sessions where you can have a friendly chat with our Education Scotland team and review your evidence before making a formal submission.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMequity
- Your story
- Broaden what counts
- Professional learning
- Next steps
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
- Your story
- Broaden what counts
- Professional learning
- Next steps
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
January 16, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMequity
- Your story
- Broaden what counts
- Professional learning
- Next steps
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
- Your story
- Broaden what counts
- Professional learning
- Next steps
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application #STEMcurriculum
- Four contexts
- Big picture
- Detail
- Transitions
View the hints and tips for all five elements here:
bit.ly/3D911lZ
@edscotsciences.bsky.social @digilearnscot.bsky.social @edscotmaths.bsky.social
- Four contexts
- Big picture
- Detail
- Transitions
View the hints and tips for all five elements here:
bit.ly/3D911lZ
@edscotsciences.bsky.social @digilearnscot.bsky.social @edscotmaths.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application #STEMcurriculum
- Four contexts
- Big picture
- Detail
- Transitions
View the hints and tips for all five elements here:
bit.ly/3D911lZ
@edscotsciences.bsky.social @digilearnscot.bsky.social @edscotmaths.bsky.social
- Four contexts
- Big picture
- Detail
- Transitions
View the hints and tips for all five elements here:
bit.ly/3D911lZ
@edscotsciences.bsky.social @digilearnscot.bsky.social @edscotmaths.bsky.social
⭐Only 3 weeks to go until Menstrie ELC hosts the very first STEM Nation Award Open Day of 2026!
🎟️ Secure your tickets today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stem-natio...
We’re excited to see you there!
🎟️ Secure your tickets today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stem-natio...
We’re excited to see you there!
STEM Nation Award Open Day - Menstrie ELC
STEM Nation Award Open Day - Menstrie ELC
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 9:41 AM
⭐Only 3 weeks to go until Menstrie ELC hosts the very first STEM Nation Award Open Day of 2026!
🎟️ Secure your tickets today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stem-natio...
We’re excited to see you there!
🎟️ Secure your tickets today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stem-natio...
We’re excited to see you there!
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMpartnership
- True partnership
- Professional learning
- Co-creation
- Skills
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
@scotstemambassador.bsky.social
- True partnership
- Professional learning
- Co-creation
- Skills
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
@scotstemambassador.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMpartnership
- True partnership
- Professional learning
- Co-creation
- Skills
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
@scotstemambassador.bsky.social
- True partnership
- Professional learning
- Co-creation
- Skills
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
@scotstemambassador.bsky.social
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMfamilyLearning
- Needs and wants
- Intergenerational approach
- It takes a village
- STEM capital
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
- Needs and wants
- Intergenerational approach
- It takes a village
- STEM capital
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
January 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMfamilyLearning
- Needs and wants
- Intergenerational approach
- It takes a village
- STEM capital
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
- Needs and wants
- Intergenerational approach
- It takes a village
- STEM capital
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMleadership
- Who's who?
- Opps for all
- What does the data tell you?
- Look out!
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
@youngstemleader.bsky.social
- Who's who?
- Opps for all
- What does the data tell you?
- Look out!
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
@youngstemleader.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMleadership
- Who's who?
- Opps for all
- What does the data tell you?
- Look out!
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
@youngstemleader.bsky.social
- Who's who?
- Opps for all
- What does the data tell you?
- Look out!
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
@youngstemleader.bsky.social
FREE Careers Showcase: Your Planet! Your Future! STEM & sustainability professionals & interactive activities. With NatureScot, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Royal Observatory Edinburgh & Engineering Zone Edinburgh College 9/10 Mar
dynamicearth.org.uk/learning/schools/schools-careers-day/
dynamicearth.org.uk/learning/schools/schools-careers-day/
School Careers Day | Dynamic Earth
SCHOOL CAREERS SHOWCASE: YOUR PLANET, YOUR FUTURE
dynamicearth.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
FREE Careers Showcase: Your Planet! Your Future! STEM & sustainability professionals & interactive activities. With NatureScot, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Royal Observatory Edinburgh & Engineering Zone Edinburgh College 9/10 Mar
dynamicearth.org.uk/learning/schools/schools-careers-day/
dynamicearth.org.uk/learning/schools/schools-careers-day/
Are you passionate about providing high-quality STEM learning experiences for all learners? Is your setting taking sustained action to tackle issues relating to #STEMequity and equality? We'd love you to share your practice ➡️ bit.ly/4oVPqcW
January 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Are you passionate about providing high-quality STEM learning experiences for all learners? Is your setting taking sustained action to tackle issues relating to #STEMequity and equality? We'd love you to share your practice ➡️ bit.ly/4oVPqcW
📣 Tickets are LIVE! 🎉
Join us for our very first #STEMNation Award Open Day at Menstrie ELC on Wednesday 4th February 2026, 4–5.30pm!
🎟️ Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!
Secure your spot now ➡️
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Join us for our very first #STEMNation Award Open Day at Menstrie ELC on Wednesday 4th February 2026, 4–5.30pm!
🎟️ Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!
Secure your spot now ➡️
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
We can’t wait to welcome you!
January 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
📣 Tickets are LIVE! 🎉
Join us for our very first #STEMNation Award Open Day at Menstrie ELC on Wednesday 4th February 2026, 4–5.30pm!
🎟️ Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!
Secure your spot now ➡️
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Join us for our very first #STEMNation Award Open Day at Menstrie ELC on Wednesday 4th February 2026, 4–5.30pm!
🎟️ Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!
Secure your spot now ➡️
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
We can’t wait to welcome you!
What does your #STEMcurriculum look like? Are you using STEM as a context for IDL? Do your learners follow a wide range of STEM #LearnerPathways?
Explore how your #CurriculumInnovation work connects with the #STEMnation Award framework:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Explore how your #CurriculumInnovation work connects with the #STEMnation Award framework:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
January 8, 2026 at 11:21 AM
What does your #STEMcurriculum look like? Are you using STEM as a context for IDL? Do your learners follow a wide range of STEM #LearnerPathways?
Explore how your #CurriculumInnovation work connects with the #STEMnation Award framework:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Explore how your #CurriculumInnovation work connects with the #STEMnation Award framework:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
The Education Scotland #STEMnation Award supports ELC settings, schools and CLD providers to develop high-quality STEM learning experiences through #Leadership #FamilyLearning #Employability #LearnerPathways & #EquityAndEquality Join us to find out more! ☕️👥
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
January 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The Education Scotland #STEMnation Award supports ELC settings, schools and CLD providers to develop high-quality STEM learning experiences through #Leadership #FamilyLearning #Employability #LearnerPathways & #EquityAndEquality Join us to find out more! ☕️👥
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
⭐ 28 days to go until our first STEM Nation Award Open Day 2026!
Menstrie ELC will host the first in-person STEM Nation Award Open Day on the 4th February, 4-5.30pm. Join us for an afternoon filled with STEM inspiration #STEMnation
For more information 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Menstrie ELC will host the first in-person STEM Nation Award Open Day on the 4th February, 4-5.30pm. Join us for an afternoon filled with STEM inspiration #STEMnation
For more information 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
January 7, 2026 at 1:21 PM
⭐ 28 days to go until our first STEM Nation Award Open Day 2026!
Menstrie ELC will host the first in-person STEM Nation Award Open Day on the 4th February, 4-5.30pm. Join us for an afternoon filled with STEM inspiration #STEMnation
For more information 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Menstrie ELC will host the first in-person STEM Nation Award Open Day on the 4th February, 4-5.30pm. Join us for an afternoon filled with STEM inspiration #STEMnation
For more information 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Did you know that @scotstemambassador.bsky.social can help you bring the curriculum to life? 👇 Click the link to see how a #STEMpartnership can help develop your learners' #EmployabilitySkills in line with the #STEMnation Award framework.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Did you know that @scotstemambassador.bsky.social can help you bring the curriculum to life? 👇 Click the link to see how a #STEMpartnership can help develop your learners' #EmployabilitySkills in line with the #STEMnation Award framework.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
A fun fortnight of events & activities at Dundee Science Festival 7 – 22 Feb with STEM engagement, in-centre experiences, online workshops & community events. If you’re a hands-on explorer, a digital learner or a family seeking fun days out, come along!
www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk/festival2026/
www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk/festival2026/
Dundee Science Festival 2026 | Dundee Science Centre
www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
A fun fortnight of events & activities at Dundee Science Festival 7 – 22 Feb with STEM engagement, in-centre experiences, online workshops & community events. If you’re a hands-on explorer, a digital learner or a family seeking fun days out, come along!
www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk/festival2026/
www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk/festival2026/
📢 Exciting news! Several STEM Nation Award settings will host open days this Feb & March. The first event is on the 4th Feb at Menstrie ELC – we’d love to see you there!
Find out more ⬇️
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Tickets are limited so don't miss out! #STEMnation
Find out more ⬇️
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Tickets are limited so don't miss out! #STEMnation
January 6, 2026 at 10:35 AM
📢 Exciting news! Several STEM Nation Award settings will host open days this Feb & March. The first event is on the 4th Feb at Menstrie ELC – we’d love to see you there!
Find out more ⬇️
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Tickets are limited so don't miss out! #STEMnation
Find out more ⬇️
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Tickets are limited so don't miss out! #STEMnation