STEM Futures
STEM Futures is an exciting programme of Workshops for S3 - S6 to spark an interest in STEM and support pupils in making vital connections to the world of work. Developed in partnership with industry funders all workshops are free of charge.
The following workshops are available to book now:
STEM Futures: Photonics In Phones
Glasgow Science Centre, in partnership with PQA, invites your S3-S6 students to explore STEM Futures: Photonics In Phones.
How does a mobile recognise your face? How do we create the tiny parts needed to run a pocket-sized computer? In this interactive workshop, students will complete hands-on activities and challenges to discover how photonics plays a key role in the design, manufacturing and everyday use of phones.
To book your place, complete the STEM Futures Photonics in Phones' booking form.
Available on selected dates through September and October 2026.
STEM Futures: Hydro Power
Glasgow Science Centre, in partnership with DRAX, invites your S3-S6 students to explore STEM Futures: Hydro Power with 2 different workshops
Source to Socket Innovation workshop
S3-S4 - 1 hour workshop
Follow the journey of electricity from generation to distribution. In this workshop, learners will take on the role of an electrical engineer to fault-find and repair an electrical circuit. In doing so they will discover the principles of electrical engineering, as well as some of the key roles in maintaining the grid that we all rely on.
HydroWorks Work Readiness workshop
S5-S6 - 2 hour workshop
Hydropower is a key part of Scotland's energy mix. But how does it generate electricity? What goes into expanding a scheme? In this workshop, learners will discover the fundamentals of hydropower by creating their own small hydropower units, whilst also exploring the practical skills required to take on a career in Scotland's growing renewables sector
Thanks to support from DRAX visits are free and include an hands on workshop, time to explore the Exhibitions at Glasgow Science Centre and £125 per booked workshop to help with the cost of transport
Book your places here
STEM Futures - Hydro Power – Fill in form
Available on selected dates in November
To enquire, please email us at [email protected]
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Price
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