Tell us a little about yourself and your work I’m Chris Flynn, originally from London but now based in Swansea, where I’ve built both my home and career. I’m the Managing Director of Ortharize, a business travel platform I’ve helped grow from the ground up. My background is a blend of law and technology. I hold a law degree and … Read More
Case Study: Abby Williams
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. My name is Abby. I’m a Cardiff University graduate and currently work with the Computer Science Outreach Team at Cardiff University. My role involves delivering workshops in schools, developing new resources, and helping people get involved in and excited about the wonderful world of Computer Science! How did you get started … Read More
Case Study: Amy Johnson
Can you describe your experience working at Technocamps? My experience as a summer intern at Technocamps has been so fun and inspiring. From the beginning, I felt welcomed and supported, and it’s been amazing to be a part of a team who are not only incredibly friendly and enjoyable to work with but are also passionate about making computing education … Read More
Update: Beti’s Petition to the Welsh Government
My petition to the Welsh Government to continue funding Technocamps was discussed by the Petitions Committee on the 8th December 2025. In advance of the Petitions Committee meeting, the Cabinet Secretary for Education was invited to comment on the petition, and I was then invited to provide my reflections on the Cabinet Secretary’s comments. The two letters sent to the … Read More
Technocamps at Swansea Science Festival 2025
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