Tell us a little about yourself and your work. My name is Jayden, and I am 20 years old. I am currently in the third year of an electrical/automation engineering Degree Apprenticeship with Tata Steel, attending UWTSD one day per week and working full-time at Tata Steel for the rest of my week. At work, I have been working on … Read More
Case Study: Simon Lewis
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I have worked for Tata Steel and its previous companies (Corus/British Steel) since 1998 after completing an EngD in Materials Engineering. I have worked in a variety of technical, product management, IT and Surface Inspection systems section manager. I work closely with Swansea University Computer Science, being a member of several … 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
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
Case Study: Roeman Kirmse
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I started my industrial career at 17 when I was lucky enough to be taken on as a mechanical apprentice at Trostre works. I held a number of positions at Trostre, ranging from line production operative through to technical day team. This was where I found a use for my passion … Read More
Championing inclusion in STEM: Technocamps wins big at SheCanCode STEM Educator Awards
We are delighted to be celebrating a double win at the SheCanCode STEM Educator Awards, taking home top honours in Not-For-Profits in STEM Education and STEM Role Model. The awards recognise our dedication to making STEM education more inclusive and inspiring more women and girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the Welsh Government, our impact … Read More
Inspiring the Next Generation at Girls on Track
We were delighted to be invited to run a workshop at the inspiring Girls on Track event last year at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Learners took part in a day packed with engaging, hands-on workshops that introduced them to the exciting and diverse opportunities available within the world of motorsport! 👉 You can watch the video to … Read More