STEM Advisory Network
What is the STEM Advisory Network?
The STEM Advisory Network is the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) contract awarded to regional organisers by STEMNET. Contract holders administer the STEM Advisory Network for their region. In our case this is Tyne and Wear and Northumberland.
For a list of STEMNET contract holders in your area with links to their websites click here:
STEMNET Contract holders in the UK
What is the STEM Advisory Network for?
The STEM Advisory network is intended to help schools access STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) E&E (Enhancement and Enrichment) opportunities. STEMNET contract holders give advice and guidance to schools and colleges on which enrichment activities will be most beneficial and relevant to their students. They also help organise events, arrange industry visits, workshops by STEM professionals and keep schools informed of the great opportunities, events, grants and activities which are available to them.
For more see our STEM Schools Section
What organisations hold STEMNET contracts?
The STEMNET contract for the whole of Tyne and Wear and Northumberland is held by Newcastle College. Covering the 6 Local Authorities: Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland.
Other STEMNET contract holders can be found here in our
STEMNET Contract holders list
What is the STEMNET contract?
The STEMNET contract is awarded to organisations for coordinating the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Advisory Network and disseminating information about E&E (Enhancement and Enrichment) activities. STEMNET contact holders also manage the STEM Ambassadors scheme in their region.
For more on STEM Ambassadors visit: Everything you ever wanted to know about STEM Ambassadors
That sounds good. How can I get involved?
Getting involved with STEM outreach activities in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland is simple. Just drop us an email at ambassadors@ncl-coll.ac.uk or call us on 0191 200 4453 and tell us a little about yourself and your organisation.
What does the STEM Advisory Network do for Schools?
STEMNET contract holders are your first port of call for a huge variety of STEM E&E opportunities. These activities, events and visits from Scientists, Engineers and other STEM professionals compliment and extend the national curriculum. Activities and events also encourage and inspire students, giving them the motivation for greater attainment in their STEM related studies.
