STEM teaching and research

Advice for academics and lecturers working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths to help advance STEM research and teaching. These resources cover issues such as how to widen participation and get more women into STEM fields, preparing students for STEM careers, managing the impact of AI on STEM learning, building industry collaborations and communicating STEM research for greater impact.

By Eliza.Compton, 24 January, 2025

How to humanise engineering education and why we must

Female engineer in industrial setting
Despite years of effort across the education sector, engineering sciences are still not gender equitable. Incorporating more social sciences into engineering education could help address the imbalance
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 23 December, 2024

Opening doors to computer science education

A computer science studeng coding on her laptop
Ways to get more students from under-represented backgrounds into computer science, including offering joint undergraduate degrees and master’s degrees that require no tech background
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 6 December, 2024

It’s time to turn the tide on our clean energy ambitions

Woman in VR headset against image of wind farm
Universities have a pivotal role to play in inspiring the next generation to find sustainable energy solutions, from uniting researchers with business to translating innovation into practice to growing the future workforce, writes Deborah Greaves
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 2 December, 2024

Citizen science in biomedical engineering: rewards and challenges

Physical therapist treating patient
Harnessing citizen science to progress research enriches our findings and leads to innovative solutions to real-world problems. Addressing the potential challenges of working with non-expert volunteers from the start makes for more effective research
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4minutes
STEM teaching and research