We kicked off the October half-term with another fantastic weekend at the Swansea Science Festival. Thousands of visitors poured in to enjoy two days filled with hands-on exhibits, interactive experiments, and engaging workshops. Technocamps was once again thrilled to be part of this fantastic family-focused event, showcasing a mix of brand-new and much-loved activities. Our Rubik’s Cube-solving robot returned to … Read More
Technocamps Hosts Final Professional Learning Events for Educators in Wales
Last month, practitioners and educators from across Wales attended our Professional Learning Events held at Technocamps HQ and Sketty Business Hall. These events provided practitioners and educators with hands-on, bilingual resources aligned with the Curriculum for Wales. Informative, engaging session with hands-on experiences and examples of learning we can use. – Primary School Practitioner In our Primary sessions, practitioners explored … Read More
Technocamps Named Finalist for Educational Programme of the Year at Wales STEM Awards 2025
We are excited to share that we have been selected as a finalist for the Educational Programme of the Year (Public Sector) category at the Wales STEM Awards 2025! We are proud to be recognised for our work addressing the digital skills gap and supporting learners, teachers, educators, and the public to thrive in a digital world. This award celebrates … Read More
UKSPF Funding Extended to Run Free Digital Skills Courses
We are delighted to share that our UK Shared Prosperity funding has been extended from both Swansea and Neath Port Talbot Councils. This funding allows us to continue running our short courses and microcredentials throughout this year. In response to high demand, we have just launched our brand-new 10-week beginner digital microcredentials, accredited by Swansea University: These free courses are … Read More
Roaring into the Wild at our Annual Robotics Competition!
Our 2025 Welsh National Robotics Competition was a huge success this summer! This year, we held two final events at the University of South Wales in Newport and the Taliesin Arts Centre at Swansea University. A total of 130 pupils from 22 schools across Wales gathered to showcase their technical skills, creativity, and teamwork under the theme Into the Wild. … Read More
Case Study: Lara Duke
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I work at Swansea University as an Assessment and Awards Officer. My role specifically involves monitoring, overseeing, and providing guidance on academic integrity and academic misconduct, including procedures, processes, and training. How did you get started working with Technocamps? I saw the courses advertised on the Swansea University Yammer feed. Which … Read More
Case Study: Jessica Lewis
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I’m currently an ICT and Computer Science teacher at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe, about to begin my tenth year in education. I spent the first four years of my teaching career in a primary school before transitioning to secondary in 2020. Teaching Computer Science through the medium of Welsh is … Read More
Case Study: Alexia Bowler
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I am a senior lecturer in the School of Culture and Communication. I teach English language and film, and research film, particularly Jane Campion’s films. How did you get started working with Technocamps? I heard of Technocamps from one of my colleagues. I realised that this would be helpful not only … Read More
Celebrating Welsh Language and Innovation at Eisteddfod yr Urdd
We were thrilled to return to the Maes for this year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd, hosted right on our doorstep in the beautiful Margam Park. The week-long festival brought together thousands of young people, families, and schools from across Wales to celebrate creativity, culture, and community. Despite the rain, thousands of visitors flocked to the GwyddonLe Science Tent, where we were … Read More