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The Royal Society of Biology, in partnership with @FieldStudiesC , is inviting people across the UK to look out for ten key Signs of Spring. Your observations will help build a clearer picture of spring’s progression across the UK. field-studies-council.org/signs-of-sprin…

Our Call for Ideas for Aberdeen Science Festival closes this Sunday (22 March)! Are you a researcher, science communicator, educator, innovator or community organiser? We want your ideas! 🗓 Submit your idea by Sunday, 22 March 📩 techfest.org.uk/festival/aberd…

We’re excited to announce that the Schools Science Festival Programme 2026 is now live! Our festival gives pupils the chance to explore #STEM in action while developing key skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity. 👉 Don’t miss out : techfest.org.uk/festival/festi…

📸 RSB Photographer of the Year 2026 – Now Open! The Royal Society of Biology photography competitions are open with the theme “Colours of Nature.” 🌿 • Young Photographer (≤18): £500 prize • RSB Photographer (19+, RSB members): £1000 prize 🔗 rsb.org.uk/photo-competit…

🔬 British Science Week has started! Download the activity packs and try out fun science investigations. You can also use these activities to apply for your CREST Award. 🎓 Use code T22echFest56 to claim your FREE certificate. Activity packs: britishscienceweek.org/activity-packs/

Call for Ideas Now Open! Powered by TechFest, Aberdeen Science Festival is inviting ideas from researchers, innovators, educators, and community organisers. Join us in September for a week-long festival for all ages! 📩 Submit your idea: techfest.org.uk/festival/aberd…

⏰ Applications closing soon! We’re hiring Festival Assistants for our Schools Science Festival this May and time is almost up! Want to support an exciting STEM event for young people? Join the TechFest team. Apply now: techfest.org.uk/work-with-us/r… 🚀

Busy February for TechFest! 🎉 Great to be at Founders’ Day at University of Aberdeen and at Dundee Science Festival, celebrating STEM. We also celebrated our Engineer'n' Our Lives schools 👏 Now onto our Schools Science Festival! 🚀

There’s never a quiet moment at TechFest! 😅 We’re full steam ahead with plans for this year’s extravaganza, and next month, we’ll be launching our Call for Ideas for one of our flagship events. But which one could it be? Take a guess!

In 2026, we’re celebrating 20 years of STEM in the Pipeline 🎉 Since 2006, the programme has connected S6 students with industry, giving them real-world insight into energy careers and building skills beyond the classroom. -> agcc.co.uk/blog-article/2…

Looking back at some brilliant moments from last year’s Schools Science Festival 🧪⚡ We’re inviting nurseries & primary schools to take part in this year’s festival, packed with hands-on STEM fun! 🔗 Register: techfest.org.uk/festival/festi…

We're looking forward to taking part in the Family Discovery Day on Monday! 😀

FREE British Science Week activity packs are packed with fun, hands-on science! 🧪✨ They include activities for curious minds from under-5s to around age 14. The activity packs for British Science Week 2026 are available to download free now! 👉 britishscienceweek.org/activity-packs/

January has been a fantastic start to the year for TechFest! Across our primary outreach, primary programmes, secondary masterclasses, and events, 1,079 participants took part in our activities. ♥️ Sign-up to our mailing list to learn more: techfest.org.uk/contact/mailin…

📣 Calling S3 Teachers! 📣 Registrations are now open for Maths into the Energy Mix - a full-day STEM experience building on 15 years of Maths in the Pipeline success in Aberdeen. 🔗 Info & registration: techfest.org.uk/news-events/ne… ⏰ Closes 20 Feb 2026

The @CRESTAwards are now FREE in Scotland! 🙌 You can now pre-order your certificates at no cost - just remember to use the code below at checkout: 👉 Code: T22echFest56 Perfect for celebrating student achievement in STEM 🧪🚀

Founders’ Week Family Discovery Day 🎉 Join us alongside researchers from the University of Aberdeen for a fun-filled day of hands-on family activities. 📅 Monday 9th February ⏰ 11am–3pm 📍 Elphinstone Hall, University of Aberdeen For more info see: abdn.ac.uk/events/23214/

After reaching over 50,000 people across the UK in 2025 through our education, engagement, and outreach programmes, we are very excited to build on this momentum and make 2026 even more impactful! 🤩 Read more: agcc.co.uk/news-article/s…

P5 blasted off their creativity and STEAM knowledge with @Techfestnews and @AFCCT creating Apollo spacecraft. @TAQAGroup

Get kids exploring the strength & absorbency of materials as they help Zeke find a better hankie 🤧 🎖️ Earn a STAR Award with CREST Awards 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 All awards are FREE in Scotland 🎟️ Use code T22echFest56 for free certificates 🔗 crestawards.org/resources/cres…