Our project has recently teamed up with the Seren Network to help encourage and inspire the next generation of technological superstars. The goal of the Wales-wide Seren (Foundation) Network is to stretch and challenge young people, raising their career aspirations and giving them opportunities to progress regardless of their financial background. Seren works with secondary-aged pupils, helping them to see … Read More
Game of Codes is back!
The competition (now in its 5th year) gives pupils from all across the country the opportunity to develop their problem solving, communication and teamworking skills. Game of Codes offers a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn all about programming, while working on a real life problem. Improving their knowledge of computer programming in a fun and inventive way. The … Read More
Technocamps Joins in the Fun at Swansea Science Festival
Kicking off the half-term holidays in Wales, the Swansea Science Festival is an annual treat for both children and grown-ups, offering hands-on exhibits, live experiments and techie workshops keeping visitors entertained for the entire weekend. Organized by Swansea University, Technocamps was once again privileged to have been asked to participate at this exceptional, family-focused event. It was an opportunity to showcase the … Read More
Degree Apprenticeship student shortlisted for success!
We are proud to be celebrating with Max Rochefort-Shugar, a second-year student on the BSc (Hons) Applied Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship programme at Swansea University. Having been nominated in the summer, Max was long-listed for interview in September, and successfully made it onto the short-list. He will now be attending the Awards Dinner in November at the Voco St David’s hotel … Read More
Curriculum for Success?
It was an amazing day for educational professionals throughout Wales as Technocamps hosted an unprecedented day of learning, designed to inspire and motivate anyone and everyone who is working within the educational sector – from primary to post-graduate level. The day began with Stakeholders’ Conferences held simultaneously at both the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, and at Bangor University. Around 100 teachers and stakeholders … Read More
Technocamps Welcomes the Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams AM
Technocamps was pleased to welcome the Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams AM to its Headquarters at Swansea University to find out more about the project and the work being done in Wales together with its partner, The Institute of Coding. Accompanied by the Director of Technocamps Professor Faron Moller and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Swansea University Professor Martin Stringer, the Minister was given a … Read More
Swansea University Celebrates the Success of the First Degree Apprenticeship Graduates in Wales
Fourteen students make up the first-ever cohort of Degree Apprentices in Wales, all of whom will graduate this year with a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Software Engineering from the Department of Computer Science. The Degree Apprenticeship Programme combines traditional academic learning in a University environment with work-based projects which allow the students to apply their newly acquired academic knowledge … Read More
GiST Cymru Summer School
Technocamps was extremely proud to lead on an innovative new programme designed to encourage young women towards STEM careers. The official launch of GiST Cymru at the University of South Wales was held in July 2019. Over 130 girls from schools across South East Wales and the Valleys attended to gain insight and understanding into the opportunities open to them … Read More
STEM Enrichment Summer School with Yellowsands Foundation
Last week was the end of our three week Summer School Programme with the students from Ysgol Bae Baglan who have participated in a 5-week IRONMAN Programme created by Yellowsands Foundation. During their time with us, the Technocamps Delivery Officers taught the students STEM-based activities such as coding, maths, how to build spaghetti bridges, Scratch modelling, creating parachutes, building rockets … Read More
2019 National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst
Technocamps were proud to participate in this year’s National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst. Our stand on the Maes hosted a variety of activities during the week for all ages such as programming the robots, coding and visiting virtual reality. The Technocamps team from Bangor University brought along their VR headsets which were very popular with both children and adults. We were … Read More