We’ve teamed up with Menter Iaith RCT to deliver STEM activities at the festival in July. After a break of a few years, the family-friendly Welsh festival Parti Ponty is back and we’ll be there to showcase some fun and engaging Computer Science activities. Expect some hands-on science busking and computing activities, LEGO Robotics and a treasure hunt! We’ll be … Read More
Case Study: Kay Morris & Eryl Jones
Tell us a little about yourself and your workKay: I am a Senior ICT Advisory Teacher with Ceredigion County Council and have been in post for over 10 years. Before that, I was a secondary ICT teacher.Eryl: I’m working with Kay as an ICT advisory teacher in Ceredigion. I was a primary school teacher for about 20 years before being … Read More
Technocamps wins major STEM Award
Technocamps has been awarded a STEM Inspiration Award in recognition of its outreach work across Wales. Technocamps has been selected as a winner for a STEM Inspiration Award in the Outstanding Contribution to Widening Participation, Diversity and Inclusion in STEM category. This category recognises individuals, groups, organisations and companies who have encouraged diversity and inclusion within STEM. Technocamps is a … Read More
Case Study: Lauren Powell
Before going to university, Lauren didn’t know what she wanted to do. After learning about Computer Science, she became passionate about Technocamps’ work and doing her bit to encourage young people (especially girls!) into STEM. At school, Lauren enjoyed maths but wasn’t interested in doing a degree in it. When she came across Computer Science at a careers event, she … Read More
STEM Academy 2022
This Summer, we are hosting a series of fun activities to schools in Swansea as part of our new STEM Academy! All activities are free thanks to funding support from the Welsh Government. Anyone who has ever taken part in our workshops knows that we have a knack of turning complicated science and technology into fun and interesting activities in … Read More
Employers Info Event – CPD and Degree Apprenticeships at Swansea University
Find out about our Higher and Degree Apprenticeships programmes in Computer Science, Management and Engineering and how these opportunities at Swansea University can benefit your business. The Apprenticeships programmes are partnerships between employers and providers. They aim to give people the opportunity to gain a degree while in full time employment. The programmes offers a pathway to a recognised qualification … Read More
Technocamps Robotics Competition 2022
THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED Our 2022 Robotics Competition is in partnership with the RAF! The theme of this year’s competition is Explore the Unexplored, and pupils from across Wales will be challenged to delve into uncharted territory by designing and creating a robot that is capable of exploring new and extreme conditions, such as planets, jungles, deserts and the … Read More
Newsbyte: Spring 2022
Hello and welcome to our Spring 2022 edition of Newsbyte! We are really enjoying delivering our workshops in schools again and we have so much planned for the next few months! As always, contact us if there is anything we can help you with.
6 ways to get involved in Earth Day
Each year, on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness about pollution and the effects of global heating, as well as share ideas about how to live more cleanly. Technology advancements have contributed to climate change but are also providing smart solutions to reduce our effect on the planet. Here are 6 ways you can … Read More
Game of Codes 2022 Winners Announced
On Wednesday 6 April 2022, we held our first Game of Codes final event since 2019. After two years of cancelled events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we welcomed fifty pupils from across Wales to the final round of our annual coding competition in Cardiff University’s new state-of-the-art Abacws building. This year, we asked participants to create a piece of … Read More