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FREE Half-Term Fun Alert: CTRL + ALT + Critique

25/10/2024

Ever wonder how technology shapes our world, from your smartphone to the algorithms that decide what you see online? Get…

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Technocamps Cardiff Launch Free Minecraft Learning Centre for Educators starting in January

23/10/2024

We are pleased to announce that Cardiff Technocamps are hosting a FREE Minecraft Learning Centre to provide teachers with the…

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New Short Course: Introduction to Python Starting Next Week

19/09/2024

Our Introduction to Python short course is set to launch next week, offering an exciting opportunity for participants to develop…

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Technocamps Secures SPF Funding To Help Boost Local Digital Skills

04/09/2024

We are excited to share we have received a significant funding boost from local authorities in Swansea and Neath Port…

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Technocamps Advanced Summer School Success!

27/08/2024

This summer, we launched our new summer school program, Technocamps Advanced, for ages 16+, at Technocamps HQ, Swansea University. The…

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Newsbyte: Summer 2024

06/08/2024

Hello, and welcome to your latest Technocamps Newsbyte! Here’s a glimpse into what we’ve been busy with since our last…

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Education Conference 2024: Diving into Digital

01/08/2024

CALLING ALL TEACHERS! We’re excited to announce that our 2024 Education Conference will take place on Thursday, 24th October, at…

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Level Up Your Tech Skills! Join Technocamps and IoC Wales’ 10-Week Hybrid Courses this Autumn!

19/07/2024

Looking to upskill, reskill or retrain? Check out our collection of Skills Bootcamps. Our Skills Bootcamps, in partnership with the…

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Free Certified CPD Programme for Primary School Teachers starting this Autumn!

09/07/2024

We are pleased to announce our upcoming CPD programme for primary school teachers happening this Autumn! This free programme aims…

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Technocamps Annual Robotics Competition 2024: Where Robots Meet Sport

05/07/2024

Over the last two weeks, 142 pupils from 26 schools across Wales joined us for our Annual Robotics Competition in…

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Fully-Funded Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

26/06/2024

Our innovative Degree Apprenticeship program enables you to “earn and learn,” allowing you to stay in full-time employment while earning…

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Newsbyte: Spring 2024

22/05/2024

Hello, and welcome to your latest Technocamps Newsbyte! Here’s a glimpse into what we’ve been busy with since our last…

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New Pytch Web App helps students to code

15/05/2024

Pytch has just launched their brand new web app designed to help students in writing their own programs, with the…

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Launching Technocamps Advanced!

03/05/2024

Join us this summer for our FREE Technocamps Advanced workshops tailored for ages 14-19! From mastering Canva to programming a…

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GiST Event Celebrates International Women’s Day

30/04/2024

In March, we hosted our annual Girls in STEM event, where we welcomed pupils from Birchgrove Comprehensive, Gowerton and Ystalyfera…

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Case Study: Sean Powell

25/04/2024

Sean works as the Associate Curriculum Partner (Digital) for the South East Wales Education Achievement Service (EAS), supporting all schools…

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Game of Codes 2024

10/04/2024

This March our Cardiff hub hosted the Game of Codes coding competition with this year’s theme centred around Sport and…

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Empowering Women in STEM: International Women’s Day Celebration

21/03/2024

Technocamps annual International Women’s Day Celebration event on Wednesday 8 March 2024. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating…

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Game of Codes Competition 2024 is back!

29/02/2024

Game of Codes is back with Technocamps pan-Wales National Game of Codes Programming Competition. The competition will enable interested pupils…

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Annual Report 2023

29/02/2024

This report provides a snapshot of the various initiatives in which Technocamps has been involved throughout 2023. Engagements with primary and…

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Elevate your tech skills with our Coding Workshops

22/02/2024

Would you like to upskill? Check out our upcoming Coding Workshops at Swansea university’s Singleton Campus. They are entirely free…

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The BBC micro:bit playground survey has launched!

22/02/2024

The BBC micro:bit playground survey has launched! Primary school teachers and pupils across the UK can continue their adventures with…

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Technocamps Hosts Professional Learning Events Across Wales to Boost Micro:bit Integration in Curriculum for Wales

11/01/2024

To support the BBC and micro:bit Foundation’s new micro:bit – the next gen campaign, Technocamps are hosting professional learning events…

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Free Certified CPD Programme for Primary School Teachers – Spring Term ’24

13/12/2023

We are offering a free 9-session virtual CPD programme for primary school teachers with the aim of improving knowledge of…

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Newsbyte: Autumn 2023

27/10/2023

Shwmae and welcome to the Autumn 2023 edition of Newsbyte! We’re in a new academic year and we have big…

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Technocamps Supporting Hwb Minecraft Computer Science Progression Pathway Pilot

28/09/2023

Technocamps are supporting a new pilot course for a Computer Science Progression Pathway in Minecraft Education which will have Clear,…

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Hwb Presents Extra – Technocamps Webinar – Getting Started Delivering CfW with micro:bits! November 7th 4pm

19/09/2023

On November 7th at 4pm, we will be providing a Hwb Presents Extra webinar for practitioners in Wales. Join us for…

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Case Study: Archbishop McGrath

14/09/2023

Thomas Fricker took part in our Robotics Competition back in 2016 and – along with his fellow team members from…

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Free After-School Coding Clubs for Pupils in Wales

14/09/2023

Our commitment to providing children with the skills they need to develop and grow continues. We offer after-school code clubs…

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Newsbyte: Summer 2023

25/07/2023

Shwmae and welcome to our Summer 2023 edition of Newsbyte! The sun is shining, the school year is ending and…

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Free Certified CPD Programme for Primary School Teachers *Course Now Full*

24/07/2023

We are offering a free 10-session virtual CPD programme for primary school teachers with the aim of improving knowledge of…

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Free online CPD course for secondary teachers

21/07/2023

Following the popularity of our CPD course for computing teachers, we’re now offering free training courses for teachers of any…

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WiST Seminar | Cyber Security: Personal and Professional

18/07/2023

Free | 5.30-7.30pm Monday 11th September | USW Newport Campus In this informal event, cyber experts Rachel Medhust and Bethan…

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Battle of the Bots at our Annual Competition

13/07/2023

Pupils from 23 teams went head to head in our 2023 RAF Robotics Competition grand finals in North Wales and…

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STEM Academy 2023

19/06/2023

Anyone who has ever taken part in our workshops knows that we have a knack of turning complicated science and…

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Developing the skills of future cyber security experts

22/05/2023

We’re working with the University of South Wales on a nationwide project to develop the skills of Wales’ next generation…

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Case study: Byron Hopkin

22/05/2023

Byron has been teaching for over 20 years, and is currently an IT teacher at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman. He is…

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Technocamps Supporting BBC micro:bit – the next gen

15/05/2023

We’re supporting BBC’s micro:bit campaign to get young people in Wales excited about STEM. BBC is once again launching a…

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Education Conference 2023

15/05/2023

CALLING ALL TEACHERS! We’re excited to announce that our 2023 Education Conference will take place in October and we’ve teamed…

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Newsbyte: Spring 2023

02/05/2023

Welcome to the Spring 2023 edition of Newsbyte! The sun is shining and we’re almost halfway through the term, so…

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LEGO SPIKE Prime kits for schools in Wales

17/04/2023

CyberFirst has loaned robotics kits to Technocamps to engage young people in Wales in STEM. CyberFirst have donated some LEGO Education SPIKE Prime…

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Working with local schools to support alternative curriculums

03/04/2023

Our University of South Wales Hub Coordinator, Laura Roberts, recently attended Herbert Thompson Primary’s Cwtch group to deliver a series…

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Technocamps adds TASK to enhance STEM engagement in classrooms

03/04/2023

We have joined forces with TASK to enhance our digital upskilling and STEM engagements in classrooms (and beyond!) across Wales.…

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WiST Webinar: How to get young people excited about STEM

22/03/2023

Technocamps’ WiST events are aimed at women in the technology sector (or with a keen interest in the industry) to…

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Fully-funded Degree Apprenticeship in Software Engineering: FAQs

13/03/2023

Our innovative Degree Apprenticeship programme allows you to “earn and learn” – to remain in full-time employment whilst earning a…

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International Women’s Day Success

09/03/2023

Building on the Legacy of ITWales, we held our annual International Women’s Day Celebration event on Wednesday 8 March 2023. International…

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Technocamps’ first LGBTQ+ STEM Careers webinar

02/03/2023

On St David’s Day 2023, we held our first LGBTQ+ STEM Careers webinar, compèred by Laura Roberts, Regional Coordinator for…

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Case Study: Chris Owen

28/02/2023

Chris Owen is the deputy head and Year 4 teacher at Deighton Primary School in Tredegar, South Wales. As a…

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Cyber Careers are ACE

17/02/2023

In partnership with the Uni of South Wales, we are delivering a comprehensive Cyber Careers CPD workshop for careers advisors…

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STEM Careers Q&A with Laura Roberts

23/01/2023

We recently held a STEM Careers session where Year 6 pupils from New Inn Primary School in Pontypool heard all…

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Game of Codes 2023: Health and Wellbeing

23/01/2023

Our annual coding competition for pupils in Wales is back! This year, we’re asking participants to create a piece of…

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GiST: International Women’s Day Special

20/01/2023

To celebrate International Women’s Day in March, we’re hosting two very special GiST (Girls into Science and Tech) events for…

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Newsbyte: Winter 2023

17/01/2023

Happy New Year and welcome to 2023’s first edition of Newsbyte! It’s our 20th anniversary year and we can’t wait…

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Working with Menter Iaith to support Welsh Language STEM Education

16/01/2023

Technocamps’ partnership with Menter Iaith has continued to go from strength to strength, ensuring we can continue to promote Welsh…

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LGBTQ+ event

10/01/2023

Join us for an online STEM careers event for all LGBTQ+ and curious/questioning young people aged 11-16. Speakers will include…

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Robotics Competition 2023

09/01/2023

Announcing our 2023 Robotics Competition in partnership with the RAF! The theme of this year’s competition is Green Machines, and…

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Annual Report 2022

03/01/2023

We had a busy 2022, with a mixture of virtual and in-person teaching, hosting our huge STEM Academy in the…

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WiST Webinar: Finding a Work/Life Balance

06/12/2022

Technocamps’ WiST events are aimed at women in the technology sector (or with a keen interest in the industry) to…

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Case Study: Becki Bawler

05/12/2022

Becki Bawler has been involved with Technocamps for about 6 years. Having qualified as a French teacher but with a…

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Computer Scientist Posters

01/12/2022

We have designed some bilingual posters with information about well-known computer scientists for you to display in your classroom. These…

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Technocamps Awarded for Diversity and Inclusivity in STEM

28/11/2022

On 16 November 2022, Technocamps received a STEM Inspiration Award for Outstanding Contribution to Widening Participation, Diversity and Inclusion in…

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International Women’s Day 2023

14/11/2022

Technocamps and Institute of Coding in Wales | International Women’s Day 2023 Join us as we celebrate Women in STEM…

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Technocamps and the Cardiff Region

08/11/2022

We inspire and motivate young people across Wales to think differently about Computer Science. Our work in South Wales has…

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Newsbyte: Autumn 2022

28/10/2022

Shwmae and welcome to the Autumn 2022 edition of Newsbyte! We’re in a new academic year and we have big…

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Technocamps wins prestigious STEM award

27/10/2022

Technocamps has been named Informatics Europe’s 2022 Best Practices in Education Award winner. Technocamps is a Welsh Government-funded STEM outreach…

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Case Study: Julie Walters

19/10/2022

Julie worked as Technocamps’s Project Manager between 2018-2021, which inspired her to develop her computing skills as the programme aimed…

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10 Black Pioneers in Computer Science

04/10/2022

Each October, we honour Black History Month by sharing, celebrating and understanding the impact of Black heritage and culture. Let’s…

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Case Study: Leigh Edwards

28/09/2022

Since receiving his first computer as a gift at age 11 (25 years ago), Leigh Edwards has had an interest…

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Technocamps: The Story So Far

26/09/2022

As Technocamps’ European funding comes to an end, we take a look back on our successes from the last 20…

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Technocamps: Your favourite memories

22/09/2022

As the European-funded Technocamps project comes to an end, we asked Technocamps staff for their favourite memories of the pan-Wales…

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Technocamps shortlisted for Wales STEM Awards 2022

20/09/2022

We are thrilled to be amongst the prestigious businesses and individuals shortlisted in the 2022 Wales STEM Awards! As a…

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WiST Webinar: Gender Barriers in Business

15/09/2022

11.45am-1.15pm, Friday 18th November 2022 Women face many internal and external barriers in the workplace, but how to do we…

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FREE CPD Opportunity for Teachers across Wales

13/09/2022

Technocamps is once again offering a fantastic, unique opportunity to teachers and support staff from both primary and secondary schools…

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Welsh speakers and learners needed for local coding club support

10/08/2022

Siarad Cymraeg? Looking for a volunteer role? Technocamps and Menter Iaith Caerdydd are looking for Welsh speakers and learners to…

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Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2022: Technocamps in Tregaron

09/08/2022

We were proud to participate in this year’s Eisteddfod Genedlaethol in Tregaron between 30 July – 6 August. Our stand…

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Case Study: Luke Clement

09/08/2022

Our Operations Manager, Luke Clement, has recently completed our Degree Apprenticeship programme at Swansea University. Here, we look at how…

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Newsbyte: Summer 2022

27/07/2022

Shwmae and welcome to our Summer 2022 edition of Newsbyte! The sun is shining, the school year is ending, and…

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WiST Event | Put Yourself Out There: Networking 101

18/07/2022

11.45am-1.15pm, Friday 16th September 2022 Networking is something we all know we should be doing but most of us dread,…

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Education Conference 2022: Computation Across the Curriculum

14/07/2022

We are hosting our 2022 Education Conference in the Swansea.com Stadium on Thursday 1st December! The new Curriculum for Wales…

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STEM Academy 2022 Success

11/07/2022

As part of Technocamps’ STEM Academy this Summer, we hosted a whole load of fun activities across Wales to inspire, motivate…

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Roving Robotics at our Annual Competition

08/07/2022

Last week, twelve teams went head to head in our 2022 Robotics Competition in partnership with the RAF! The theme…

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Enjoying Robotics with the Minister for Economy

07/07/2022

On Friday, we got Welsh Government Minister for Education, Vaughan Gething MS, involved in our STEM workshop. We recently visited…

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Education and Welsh Language Minister visits Technocamps HQ

27/06/2022

Technocamps was pleased to welcome the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles AS to its Headquarters at Swansea University to…

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Technocamps teaches pupils in Blaenau Gwent about 5G

27/06/2022

We are working with schools in Blaenau Gwent to teach pupils how 5G connectivity could transform the way we live…

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Free STEM Workshops for Secondary Schools

25/06/2022

Our very popular STEM and Computer Science workshops for schools support the digital curriculum and can be adapted based on…

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Technocamps at Parti Ponty 2022

23/06/2022

We’ve teamed up with Menter Iaith RCT to deliver STEM activities at the festival in July. After a break of…

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Case Study: Kay Morris & Eryl Jones

20/06/2022

Tell us a little about yourself and your workKay: I am a Senior ICT Advisory Teacher with Ceredigion County Council…

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Technocamps wins major STEM Award

26/05/2022

Technocamps has been awarded a STEM Inspiration Award in recognition of its outreach work across Wales. Technocamps has been selected…

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Case Study: Lauren Powell

18/05/2022

Before going to university, Lauren didn’t know what she wanted to do. After learning about Computer Science, she became passionate…

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STEM Academy 2022

03/05/2022

This Summer, we are hosting a series of fun activities to schools in Swansea as part of our new STEM…

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Employers Info Event – CPD and Degree Apprenticeships at Swansea University

03/05/2022

Find out about our Higher and Degree Apprenticeships programmes in Computer Science, Management and Engineering and how these opportunities at…

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Technocamps Robotics Competition 2022

26/04/2022

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED Our 2022 Robotics Competition is in partnership with the RAF! The theme of this year’s…

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Newsbyte: Spring 2022

12/04/2022

Hello and welcome to our Spring 2022 edition of Newsbyte! We are really enjoying delivering our workshops in schools again…

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6 ways to get involved in Earth Day

12/04/2022

Each year, on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness about pollution and the effects…

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Game of Codes 2022 Winners Announced

08/04/2022

On Wednesday 6 April 2022, we held our first Game of Codes final event since 2019. After two years of…

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FREE Accredited CPD Opportunity for Teachers across Wales

31/03/2022

Technocamps is once again offering a fantastic, unique opportunity to teachers and support staff from both primary and secondary schools…

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International Women’s Day Success

09/03/2022

Building on the Legacy of ITWales, we held our annual International Women’s Day Celebration event on Tuesday 8 March 2022. International…

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WiST Webinar: An Unconventional Path to CEO

07/03/2022

11.45am-1pm, Friday 13th May Our WiST events are aimed at women in the technology sector (or with a keen interest…

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International Women’s Day 2022

04/03/2022

ITWales’ 22nd annual International Women’s Day event will be held on Tuesday 8th March 2022. The annual ITWales International Women’s…

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New Podcast Series Launched to Encourage Young People to Consider STEM Careers

03/03/2022

Our podcast, Technotalks, aims to entertain and inform young people about the careers available to them in the Science, Technology,…

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Case Study: Kane Pirankar & Abena Amo

01/03/2022

Kane and Abena are undertaking their placement years with Technocamps at our Swansea hub. We chatted to them about their…

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Free ‘earn while you learn’ Degree Apprenticeship for employees in Wales

18/02/2022

The next intake of our Degree Apprenticeship programme starts in September 2022! Earn a BSc in Applied Software Engineering without…

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Free After-School Coding Clubs for Pupils in Wales

10/02/2022

Our commitment to providing children with the skills they need to develop and grow continues, and we now offer after-school…

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Annual Report 2021

09/02/2022

We had a busy 2021, with a mixture of virtual and in-person teaching, hosting our huge STEM Academy in the…

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LGBT+ History Month: 10 Influential Technology Pioneers

01/02/2022

This LGBT+ History Month, we’re celebrating computer science pioneers within the LGBT+ community. Peter LandinPeter Landin studied mathematics at Cambridge…

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Free Computational Workshops for Primary Schools in Blaenau Gwent

28/01/2022

We are so excited to announce that we are offering free LEGO Spike Prime kits and workshops to primary schools…

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Newsbyte: Winter 2022

27/01/2022

Hello and welcome to our Winter 2022 edition of Newsbyte! It’s a brand new year and, we have so much…

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Working with Theatr na nÓg to teach young people about migration

26/01/2022

We are working with our partner, Theatr na nÓg, to educate schoolchildren in Wales on the reasons people migrate across the…

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Game of Codes Competition 2022: Combat Climate Change

20/01/2022

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED Our annual coding competition for pupils in Wales is back! This year, we’re asking participants…

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International Women’s Day 2022 Celebration: For The Girls

14/01/2022

On Tuesday 8th March, we will celebrate ITWales’ 22nd International Women’s Day event. The gala dinner will showcase the work…

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International Women’s Day STEM Activities for Girls in Wales

12/01/2022

We are offering free, fun STEM workshops to Year 8 and 9 female pupils across Wales to celebrate International Women’s…

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Institute of Coding Skills Bootcamps

08/12/2021

Looking to upskill, reskill or retrain? Check out our collection of Skills Bootcamps. Our Skills Bootcamps, in partnership with the…

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Swansea University Copper Jam 2022

08/12/2021

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED Calling all sixth forms and colleges! Swansea University is inviting students to take part in…

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Free STEM Event for Girls in Merthyr Tydfil

07/12/2021

9.30am-2.30pm | Friday 18th March One of our aims at Technocamps is to encourage girls to consider the STEM careers…

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Preparing the Workforce for 2030: Skills and Education for Robotics and Autonomous Systems

03/12/2021

We recently contributed to a University of Sheffield report which explores best practices and recommendations for teaching robotics. The paper…

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WiST Webinar | Brand You: Personal Branding and Why it’s Important

01/12/2021

Our WiST events are aimed at women in the technology sector (or with a keen interest in the industry) to…

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Transforming Digital Education in Wales

25/11/2021

We have engaged with 65,000+ pupils across Wales to improve the knowledge gaps in digital education. Over the past 20+…

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Technocamps Partners with Menter Iaith

16/11/2021

Technocamps will now be working with Menter Iaith Abertawe to promote Welsh language STEM activities in Swansea. We are excited…

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Female Role Models and Technocamps

16/11/2021

It is widely recognised that girls are underrepresented in STEM industries, and Technocamps aims to redress the balance. We offer…

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Case Study: Sam Chucas

09/11/2021

A few years ago, Sam was a French teacher, but after he started teaching some ICT and got an insight…

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Improving Digital Teaching at our Education Conference

05/11/2021

We recently welcomed over 100 attendees to our 2021 Education Conference, both in-person at the Swansea.com Stadium, and via live…

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Swansea Science Festival is a Big Hit

25/10/2021

Last weekend, we explored innovations and ground-breaking moments through history at Swansea Science Festival. We worked with BBC Bitesize’s Grace…

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Newsbyte: Autumn 2021

20/10/2021

Welcome to our Autumn 2021 newsletter! This year is well and truly flying by and the new academic year is…

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16 Tips to Protect Yourself from Cyber Security Risks and Threats

18/10/2021

Many pupils and parents have had to use a number of devices to access materials for home learning over the…

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Free Adobe Creative Cloud training for teachers

13/10/2021

Adobe is offering a free live Autumn Camp for educators who are looking to improve their digital skills. The free…

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Free STEM Workshops for Schools in Wales

06/10/2021

Our very popular STEM and Computer Science workshops for schools have been used to support the digital curriculum for years,…

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GiST: Forensic and Crime Scene Investigation

30/09/2021

We are excited to invite female pupils in Years 8 and 9 to attend a full day of workshops at…

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WiST Webinar | LinkedIn: You’re Virtually the Best

17/09/2021

Our WiST events are aimed at women in the technology sector (or with a keen interest in the industry) to…

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Swansea Science Festival: Incredible Innovation

15/09/2021

Join us at Swansea Science Festival as we explore innovations and ground-breaking moments through history. This year, for the first…

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Young people in Cardiff get excited about Computer Science

09/09/2021

We recently partnered with the Cardiff Youth Service Digital team to provide a four-day computer science programme for people aged…

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Free Virtual Coding Club for Pupils Across Wales

01/09/2021

Our commitment to providing children with the skills they need to develop and grow continues, and we now offer after-school…

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Case Study: Dave Breeze

01/09/2021

Dave is a Software Developer at Veeqo, an Amazon-owned company based in Swansea. It was through his role at a…

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Decisions, Dilemmas and DigiTech

11/08/2021

[Blog by Delivery Officer Nia John] It has been an interesting academic year, to say the least – school closures,…

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Case Study: Aled-Wyn John

09/08/2021

Aled works within Swansea University‘s Estates department as a systems administrator and has a keen interest in sports. He was…

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STEM Academy 2021 Success

06/08/2021

As part of Technocamps’ STEM Academy this Summer, we hosted a whole load of fun activities across Wales to inspire,…

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Free ‘earn while you learn’ Degree Apprenticeship for employees in Wales

29/07/2021

The next intake of our Degree Apprenticeship programme starts in September 2021! Earn a BSc in Applied Software Engineering without…

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Education Conference 2021: In Touch with Digital

26/07/2021

We are hosting our 2021 Education Conference on Thursday 4th November! The aim is to bring Wales’s digital educators together…

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Newsbyte: Summer 2021

19/07/2021

Welcome to our Summer 2021 newsletter. We are over halfway through the year already! The second half of 2021 will…

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Minecraft Cohousing Building Success

14/07/2021

We recently worked with Swansea Co-Housing and Christopher Gutteridge from the University of Southampton IT department, as well as Sketty Primary School in Swansea…

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One World, One Technology

12/07/2021

In this guest blog, Delivery Officer Arunima from our Cardiff hub writes about our recent One World, One Technology exchange…

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Home of the Future Competition Winners Announced

08/07/2021

And the winner is… Our recent competition, in partnership with Energy Saving Trust and NEST, asked pupils to design their…

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Free Certified CPD Programme for Primary School Teachers

02/07/2021

We are offering a free 10-session CPD programme for primary school teachers with the aim of improving knowledge of Computer…

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Theatr na nÓg Production: Arandora Star

30/06/2021

Our partner, Theatr na nÓg, presents their play The Arandora Star – which tells the story of the Italian communities…

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WiST Webinar: Automated and Efficient

25/06/2021

How can you make your business more efficient? Automated processes can help you communicate with your audiences, streamline your HR…

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Free STEM Academy for children in Wales this Summer

21/06/2021

This Summer, we are hosting a series of fun activities across Wales as part of our new STEM Academy! All…

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CPD programme to Support New Digital Technology GCSE

10/06/2021

Our new free CPD programme is designed to support secondary school teachers with the delivery of the new Digital Technology…

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Using Minecraft to improve Cardiff’s sustainability plans

08/06/2021

[Blog by Technocamps Delivery Officer, Laura Choy] Minecraft captures an element of artistic freedom that many other mediums haven’t yet…

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New Podcast Launched to Encourage Young People to Consider STEM Careers

02/06/2021

Our new podcast, Technotalks, aims to entertain and inform young people about the careers available to them in the Science,…

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Building cohousing projects in Swansea using Minecraft

24/05/2021

We have been working with Swansea Co-Housing and Christopher Gutteridge from the University of Southampton IT department, as well as…

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The New Digital Technology GCSE in Wales: (Nearly) Everything You Need to Know

18/05/2021

The Digital Technology GCSE will be introduced to schools in Wales in September 2021. Here’s (nearly) everything you need to…

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Pupils support new train station design using Minecraft

12/05/2021

Pupils from Milford Haven have redesigned the new train station in a Minecraft world, in the hopes of inspiring the…

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£3.8M EU Investment in Technocamps to Support Digital Upskilling Across Wales Extended

12/05/2021

In 2003, Technocamps was established as a small unit within Swansea University to address issues with the teaching of computing…

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Minecraft set to influence future design of new cancer centre

11/05/2021

We are working on an exciting partnership with Velindre University NHS Trust to adopt gamification to engage the children and…

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Space Saving at Eisteddfod yr Urdd

10/05/2021

This year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd is being held between 31 May and 4 June 2021, with a series of competitions,…

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Sketty Primary School become a Gold Technocamps Certified School

07/05/2021

Sketty Primary School in Swansea has become the first Gold Technocamps Certified School. Nine out of Sketty Primary School’s ten…

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Case Study: Dan Evans

04/05/2021

Dan lives near the small village of Bethesda in North Wales and is currently studying a BSc in Computer Information…

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Newsbyte: Spring 2021

30/04/2021

Welcome to our Spring 2021 newsletter. We may not be able to deliver our workshops in schools at the moment,…

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STEM careers webinars for 11-18 year olds in Wales

28/04/2021

We are hosting a series of careers webinars for 11-18 year olds to help them understand what roles are available…

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Printed Workbooks Make STEM Accessible to All

22/04/2021

We have produced 4,000 physical Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths activity workbooks and resources to support homeschooling without the need…

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One World, One Technology

21/04/2021

[Blog by Susan Monkton, Schools Liaison Officer at our Cardiff Hub] The last 12 months have certainly been an experience.…

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WiST Event: The Secrets of 365

14/04/2021

Are you up to date with the latest technology? Have you harnessed the power that Microsoft Office 365 can bring? There…

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Virtual STEM fun with the Brownies and Guides

14/04/2021

[Blog by Technocamps Schools Liaison Officer, Joanne Ralph] I have been Schools Liaison Officer for Technocamps for the past two…

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How to Make Sure you’re Cybersecure

13/04/2021

[Blog by Technocamps Delivery Officer, Olga Petrovska] Do you remember a time when hearing “You’ve got mail” caused elation? For…

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Home of the Future Competition

13/04/2021

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED Can you develop a game that shows energy efficiency in the home and the issues…

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Case Study: Derek Leung

07/04/2021

Derek attended Ysgol David Hughes, where Technocamps participated in several workshops for skills days amongst other activities. He was involved…

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Join our free virtual coding club

31/03/2021

Our commitment to providing children with the skills they need to develop and grow continues, and we now offer after-school…

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Getting girls interested in STEM

30/03/2021

Only 26% of STEM graduates are female. This shocking (yet probably unsurprising) number may well be increasing, but very slowly.…

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Choosing to Challenge: Gender Equality in STEM | GiST on International Women’s Day

19/03/2021

Guest blog written by Laura Roberts from our University of South Wales hub. Laura heads up our GiST events, which…

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Introduction to Digital Technology: Secondary Teacher CPD

16/03/2021

On Tuesday 20th April, we are hosting a CPD event for secondary school teachers to support with the new Digital…

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Game Development – Secondary Teacher CPD Series

12/03/2021

We are hosting a series of CPD sessions for secondary school teachers focussing on the key concepts of Game Development.…

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Free STEM Workshops for Secondary Schools

10/03/2021

With the schools closed and pupils at home, we have adapted our workshop offering to suit your needs. Workshops are…

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Case study: Cheralyn Nadal

10/03/2021

Cheralyn is in her second year of studying Applied Software Engineering through our Degree Apprenticeship programme, and she has worked…

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International Women’s Day success

08/03/2021

Building on the Legacy of ITWales, we held the annual International Women’s Day Celebration event on Monday 8 March 2021. We…

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She Inspires Me: Profiling Inspirational Women for International Women’s Day

08/03/2021

For International Women’s Day 2021, we celebrated by inviting members of the public to share profiles of the women who…

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Robotics, Micro:Bit and the state-of-the-art of Technology in Education Webinar

16/02/2021

SERAS, the UK’s nationwide network for Skills and Education for Robotics and Autonomous Systems, is holding a mini-conference on 25th February…

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The Next Generation of Game Makers

15/02/2021

We have recently undertaken a collaboration project with Cardiff Science Festival and Impact Gamers. The project, Impact Games, aimed to…

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Case Study: Sarah Clarke

15/02/2021

During Sarah’s school years, she visited the computer room once a week and often let someone else do the work…

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Annual Report 2020

11/02/2021

We had a busy 2020, moving our entire offering online, hosting a huge Summer of STEM holiday club, launching a new…

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International Women’s Day 2021

08/02/2021

Join us as we virtually celebrate Women in STEM and our partnerships over the past year. The annual Technocamps and…

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Game of Codes: Education of the Future

04/02/2021

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED. We are running our first pan-Wales virtual Game of Codes programming competition. The competition will…

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WiST Event: Are You Safe and Cybersecure?

02/02/2021

A sad truth is that most of us will have been affected by at least one information security breach in…

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Newsbyte: Winter Issue

01/02/2021

Welcome to our Winter 2021 newsletter. We may not be able to come into schools at the moment, but the…

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GiST: An Hour in the Life of a Woman in STEM

26/01/2021

Ever wondered what it would be like to make electricity from the sun, work for NASA or research Astrobiology? We’ve…

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‘Craft My City’ – opportunity for young people to help shape Cardiff using Minecraft

21/01/2021

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. We are working with Cardiff Council to provide children and young people with a unique…

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Case Study: Alfie Hopkin

21/01/2021

At age 14, Alfie Hopkin took part in a Technocamps 2-day iOS app building course alongside some college students. He…

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Minecraft: Education Edition training course

19/01/2021

Hwb have created a new course to take educators from launching Minecraft (even if it’s for the first time) through…

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Free Virtual Workshops

19/01/2021

We’ve been working hard to develop a whole host of virtual workshops for primary and secondary school ages. Workshops are…

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New Activity Pack Competition

08/01/2021

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. We’re offering prizes to the schools and pupils who complete the most activity packs on…

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Case Study: Merlin Warner-Huish

07/01/2021

At 15 years old, Merlin has started her GCSEs at Olchfa Comprehensive in Swansea. Her chosen subjects at GCSE are…

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GiST webinar: Rosie Cane

06/01/2021

An Hour in the Life of a Woman in STEM Ever wondered what it would be like to make electricity…

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WiST Event – New Year, New You: Being Confident in 2021

06/01/2021

For many of us, 2021 will be a year of fresh starts and achieving more than we did in 2020.…

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2020 in Numbers

11/12/2020

Like everyone, we’ve had a really busy year that was full of unexpected challenges. We’ve moved our entire offering online,…

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WRU Club of the Future Competition

07/12/2020

This competition is now closed. Can you combine Welsh culture and history with your hopes and dreams for the future…

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Nesta Challenges Longitude Explorer Prize

20/11/2020

This competition has now closed. Nesta Challenges has teamed up with Amazon to launch fourth edition of the Longitude Explorer…

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CPD for Secondary School Teachers

11/11/2020

What is excellent teaching? What are the ingredients of an excellent lesson? What does an excellent lesson look like? Three…

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Free Virtual STEM Workshops for school in Wales

10/11/2020

Luke Clement is part of our Delivery Team who’s been working hard on a new selection of virtual workshops to…

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STEM Fortnight

09/11/2020

Join us for two free STEM workshops focussed on renewable energy! Between 18-29th January, we’re offering free STEM workshops for…

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Newsbyte: Autumn Issue

04/11/2020

Welcome to the Autumn issue of Newsbyte! We’ve had a busy few months with our successful Summer of STEM and…

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The History of Technocamps

23/10/2020

17 years ago, Technocamps was established as a small unit in Swansea University. Today, we work across seven Welsh universities…

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GCSE and A Level support sessions

20/10/2020

We’re pleased to announce that we’re offering support sessions for GCSE and A-Level students! During half-term, our Cardiff hub is…

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Case study: Casey Hopkins

14/10/2020

Casey’s route into Computer Science was an unsual one. She was all set to be a French teacher until the…

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Learning with Lego in Lockdown

12/10/2020

Our Bangor Hub Coordinator, Alex Clewett, had a very productive lockdown. Here, he talks about his experience with the new…

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Half Term Event: Game Development 101

02/10/2020

Over October Half-Term, we’re offering two introductory sessions to the world of Game Design! You can choose from the Beginners…

Education Conference: Digital From a Distance

30/09/2020

We’re hosting our first ever virtual Education Conference on Thursday October 22nd! The event is FREE and relevant to Primary…

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Activity Packs Competition

24/09/2020

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Our new on-line Activity Packs have helped to keep children motivated and excited this summer and they…

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Technoclub: 6-week coding club

18/09/2020

Join our virtual coding club! Each Technoclub region will provide a FREE weekly session where you will learn new Computer…

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Calling All Welsh Primary School Teachers! Certified Teacher Programme

12/09/2020

Following on from the success of the virtual training sessions we ran during lock down for Primary schools’ teachers we…

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Case study: Ben Dodd

11/09/2020

It is common to think that once you have a full-time job, your education stops. We believe that learning is…

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Case study: Robert Harris

08/09/2020

Robert is a Cardiff University graduate whose career in computer science was inspired by a week-long Technocamps workshop he undertook…

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More STEM resources

01/09/2020

We have opened up the portal we developed for the Summer programme and the resources we developed as a team…

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Survey

31/08/2020

When it comes to our children’s learning, we might consider science and maths to be something that’s best left to…

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WOW! What a Summer of STEM

18/08/2020

The school holidays have been a bit different this year, with pupils from all parts of Wales enjoying an extended…

Newsbyte: Summer Issue

13/07/2020

Welcome to the Summer edition of Newsbyte. Like everyone else we have had a crazy couple of months as the…

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Technocamps Summer of STEM

03/07/2020

Anyone who has ever participated in one of our workshops knows that Technocamps Delivery Officers have a knack of turning…

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Gender Equality in Tech – Who cares?

01/07/2020

It seems ages now since our last Women in STEM networking event took place. These events provided women working in…

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Join us for our FREE Virtual Teach Meet

23/06/2020

When Covid-19 began to impact education here in Wales, no-one could have forecast that our schools would still be closed…

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Supporting Distance Learning for Post-16 Learners

18/06/2020

As part of the ongoing Welsh Government’s #StaySafeStayLearning initiative, Technocamps is pleased that it has been able to put its…

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Technocamps is virtually always available!

16/06/2020

Like everyone else during the Covid-19 crisis, Technocamps has had to adapt to a new way of working. As a…

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Case study: Fiona Humphreys

02/06/2020

Fiona is the Head of Business and an ICT teacher at Ysgol Bro Dinefwr, and she recently undertook our VTCT…

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Case study: Colette Hughes

27/05/2020

When Colette was deciding on a topic for one of her final assessments as part of her teacher training, she…

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Suspendisse morbi pretium

06/05/2020

Eu donec in etiam ornare integer nam torquent ut, duis convallis semper proin vulputate arcu viverra nibh lectus, aliquet cras…

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Finibus ornare nascetur

06/05/2020

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Inceptos penatibus habitasse

06/05/2020

Lobortis nullam et euismod efficitur adipiscing dictum dui vestibulum aenean porta, hac primis feugiat blandit class erat nec elit. Ipsum…

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Magna ligula suspendisse

06/05/2020

Lectus curabitur lacinia vulputate scelerisque ridiculus tristique quam at facilisis facilisi, ex id cubilia rhoncus nibh luctus tincidunt amet condimentum…

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Nunc lacinia libero eu pulvinar aliquet

06/05/2020

Sesd malesuada massa vehicula molestie eu efficitur montes cubilia tincidunt maecenas, platea metus elementum nisl nulla mollis arcu tellus litora…

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Case study: Paul Finch

01/05/2020

Swansea University’s Degree Apprenticeship in Applied Software Engineering adopts a ‘learn and earn’ approach, combining work and study. For Paul,…

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Case Study: Rhun Llwyd

09/04/2020

When Bryn Tawe School IT teacher Rhun Llwyd booked the Technocamps team in to undertake STEM enrichment workshops with his…

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Newsbyte: Spring Issue

08/04/2020

Welcome to our Spring 2020 newsletter. We may not be able to come into schools at the moment, but the…

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Activity Packs Launched to Support Pupils, Teachers, and Parents

20/03/2020

We know that this is a very worrying time but we wanted to keep everyone updated as far as we…

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GiST Cymru Half Term Events – Inspiring Girls into Science and Technology

16/03/2020

Technocamps inspires young women to take up careers in STEM with half-term workshops in both North and South Wales. Since…

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Technocamps shortlisted for a Wales STEM Award

12/03/2020

Technocamps has been recognised for the work it does across Wales by being shortlisted in the inaugural Wales STEM Awards. Technocamps…

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Celebrating International Women’s Day with Tea and Technology

11/03/2020

Technocamps holds its inaugural Tea and Tech sessions, inspiring young women into science and technology. Complementing our annual gala celebration…

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Lots of Fun at Super Science Swansea

10/03/2020

Showcasing our Amazing Technology with Oriel Science at the Waterfront Museum in Swansea  In celebration of British Science Week and International Women’s…

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Wales celebrates and encourages women to be the Future of Science and Technology in Wales

09/03/2020

Building on the Legacy of ITWales, Technocamps hosts International Women’s Day Annual Celebration Dinner 2020. Technocamps is proud to have hosted…

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Annual Report 2019

16/01/2020

No excerpt…

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Technocamps launches its brand new Network for Women Working in STEM

13/01/2020

The year 2019 saw the launch of Technocamps new Role Model Network for women working in STEM, in association with…

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We are celebrating the success of the first degree apprenticeship graduates in Wales

18/12/2019

Swansea University is celebrating the success of the first degree apprenticeship graduates in Wales. The 14 students have completed a…

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Analysing algorithms, mathematics, and computer science at the Royal Institute Christmas Lectures

15/12/2019

The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are well-established in the UK Calendar and this year two Technocamps University partners were able…

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FREE Accredited CPD Opportunity for Teachers across Wales 2020

13/12/2019

Technocamps is once again offering a fantastic, unique opportunity to teachers and support staff from both primary and secondary schools…

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Working with the DVLA and its annual Coding Challenge

05/12/2019

We are proud and privileged to continue our long-term relationship with Swansea’s DVLA and once again sponsored their annual ‘Code…

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Partnering with the Seren Network to create the technology stars of the future

30/11/2019

Our project has recently teamed up with the Seren Network to help encourage and inspire the next generation of technological…

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Game of Codes is back!

22/11/2019

The competition (now in its 5th year) gives pupils from all across the country the opportunity to develop their problem…

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Technocamps Joins in the Fun at Swansea Science Festival

15/11/2019

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…

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Degree Apprenticeship student shortlisted for success!

29/10/2019

We are proud to be celebrating with Max Rochefort-Shugar, a second-year student on the BSc (Hons) Applied Software Engineering Degree…

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Curriculum for Success?

29/10/2019

It was an amazing day for educational professionals throughout Wales as Technocamps hosted an unprecedented day of learning, designed to…

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Technocamps Welcomes the Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams AM

17/09/2019

Technocamps was pleased to welcome the Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams AM to its Headquarters at Swansea University to find out more…

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Swansea University Celebrates the Success of the First Degree Apprenticeship Graduates in Wales

12/09/2019

Fourteen students make up the first-ever cohort of Degree Apprentices in Wales, all of whom will graduate this year with…

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GiST Cymru Summer School

16/08/2019

Technocamps was extremely proud to lead on an innovative new programme designed to encourage young women towards STEM careers. The…

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STEM Enrichment Summer School with Yellowsands Foundation

15/08/2019

Last week was the end of our three week Summer School Programme with the students from Ysgol Bae Baglan who…

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2019 National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst

10/08/2019

Technocamps were proud to participate in this year’s National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst. Our stand on the Maes hosted a variety…

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Smashing the stereotypes as GiST Cymru launches in the Valleys

22/07/2019

Technocamps was extremely proud to lead on an innovative new programme, designed to encourage young women towards STEM careers.  Last…

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2019 Robotics Competition

17/07/2019

Our annual Technocamps Robotics Competition was held on 17 July 2019 in the University of South Wales, Cardiff. The theme…

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Congratulations to our 2019 VTCT Graduates!

15/07/2019

Technocamps is extremely proud to be able to announce and celebrate the success of our most recent graduates from the…

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Setting up our Stall for Science and the Assembly

11/06/2019

The event is hosted annually in the Senedd and Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay and offers companies and projects a showcase for…

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FREE Accredited CPD Opportunity for Teachers across Wales 2019!

11/06/2019

Technocamps is once again offering a fantastic, unique opportunity to teachers from both primary and secondary schools across Wales; training…

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Swansea University Launches into the CoSMOS

21/05/2019

CoSMOS occupies the second floor of the Margam Building on the Singleton Campus.   The space is home to five major outreach…

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FLL Robotics Team Egni collect Judges Choice Award for ‘Thinking Big’ at World Festival in Detroit

08/05/2019

The First Lego League Festival takes place annually and is a huge celebration of all things robotic with fierce but friendly competition…

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Technocamps joins the expert judging panel at the First© Lego League World Festival 2019

26/04/2019

Technocamps continues to develop its international reputation within the field of Computer Science Education as we aim to take our…

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Technocamps Robotics Competition 2019 – Disaster Droids

11/04/2019

We are pleased to announce that the Technocamps Robotics Competition is back with the final competition day to be held…

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Super Science Sunday comes to Swansea

28/03/2019

The Technocamps team was privileged to have been invited to participate in Super Science Sunday, organised by Swansea University‘s Oriel Science project as part of British…

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Technocamps’ Smart Cities Coding Competition arrives at Cardiff University for the 2019 Finals

24/03/2019

Technocamps recently headed to the capital for the national finals of its annual coding competition, this year hosted by Cardiff University.  Pupils…

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Technocamps celebrates International Women’s Day 2019 at our Gala Dinner

20/03/2019

Now in its 19th year, Technocamps was once again pleased to host the ITWales International Women’s DayCelebration, which took place at the Marriott Hotel in Swansea…

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Technocamps goes Global

18/03/2019

The Technocamps team has recently returned from an incredible overseas adventure, taking the programme global with a trip to Hong Kong alongside…

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ITWales International Women’s Day Dinner 2019 – Celebrating Women in Welsh IT

04/02/2019

The annual ITWales International Women’s Day Celebration provides an insight into the diverse range of business and career opportunities for…

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Technocamps Game Of Codes 2019 Coding Competition – Smart Cities

13/12/2018

Game of Codes is back as Technocamps pan-Wales National Programming Competition.  The competition will enable interested pupils to develop their…

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ICT Qualifications Need Fundamental Reform, Says Regulator

10/12/2018

ICT qualifications used in schools and further education colleges are outdated and need fundamental reform. That’s the conclusion reached by…

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Technocamps After School Coding Club Spring Term Registration is now open

04/12/2018

The Technocamps 2018-2019 Tuesday or Thursday After School Coding Club starts January and will continue every Tuesday/Thursday afternoon during school term time in the Technocamps Delivery Room, Singleton Campus (Further specific…

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Hong Kong Youngsters Learn Computer Science Skills as Successful Welsh collaboration goes Overseas

29/11/2018

The innovative school’s outreach programme Technocamps have announced that they’ll be reuniting with Theatr na nÓg for a collaborative project in Hong…

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Teachers Get Stuck In to Programming on Technoteach Course

15/10/2018

Once again the summer holidays have come and gone and a new cohort of teachers enrolled on our Technoteach course…

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The Institute of Coding Wales Launched to Tackle Digital Skills Gap

03/10/2018

The Institute of Coding (IoC) in Wales, a major partnership led by Swansea University, which forms part of the National…

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Technocamps After-School Coding Club 2018-2019 Begins!

03/09/2018

Overview:  In the After-School Coding Club, a wide range of computing topics will be covered making use of a variety…

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Thirty Eight Teachers Across Wales Celebrate Qualification Success

24/07/2018

In July thirty-eight teachers – from both Primary and Secondary schools across Wales – became the third cohort of learners…

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Funding Announced for Programme Helping Youngsters Improve Computer Science Skills

17/07/2018

The announcement, at a Prince’s Trust event in Cardiff, confirmed that the University’s Technocamps Programme at the Department of Computer Science…

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Technocamps & First Campus Artificial Intelligence Residential Conference 2018

16/07/2018

Thanks to funding, secured by Prof Andrew Ware, via the Journal Division of the International Joint Conferences on Artificial Intelligence…

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FREE Accredited CPD Opportunity for Teachers across Wales 2018!

10/07/2018

Technocamps is once again offering a fantastic, unique opportunity to teachers from both primary and secondary schools across Wales; training…

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Autonomous Artists a Huge Success!

05/07/2018

This year’s Technocamps Annual Robotics Competition gave artistic license to pupils across Wales to combine robotics with the creative world!…

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Technocamps recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Public Engagement

25/06/2018

On June 21st Swansea University’s Research & Innovation activities were recognised as part of an awards evening which highlighted the breadth…

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Amelia Earhart Day 2018

18/06/2018

The 18th of June, 2018 marks the 90th anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s landing just off the coast of Pwll and…

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Dylan Lewis, a teacher at Pontarddulais Comprehensive wins award for Best use of Digital Learning

05/06/2018

Dylan Lewis, a teacher from Pontarddulais Comprehensive School who is currently attending our Technoteach course has won an award for…

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Technocamps at the Urdd Eisteddfod 2018

05/06/2018

Technocamps enjoyed a fun-filled week at this year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd in Builth Wells. The stall was overrun by enthusiastic…

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Technocamps at the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2018

29/05/2018

Technocamps are running a stall at the 2018 National Eisteddfod Yr Urdd at the Royal Welsh Showgrounds in Builth Wells…

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Technocamps Robotics Competition 2018 – Autonomous Artists

09/05/2018

We are pleased to announce that the Technocamps Robotics Competition is back with the final competition day to be held…

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Technoclub represents Wales at the 2018 Robotics World Festival in Detroit, USA

02/05/2018

A team of pupils from Ysgol Glan Clwyd travelled to Detroit, USA in order to represent Wales at the annual…

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£1.2m for Welsh Universities to crack the code

01/05/2018

Two Welsh universities are to receive £1.2m to support their involvement in the UK-wide Institute of Coding helping create the…

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ITWales International Women’s Day Celebration 2018

14/03/2018

On March 8th, 2018 at the Marriott Hotel in Swansea, ITWales hosted their Eighteenth Annual International Women’s Day Celebration Dinner…

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Game Of Codes 2017 Coding Competition

15/12/2017

Game of Codes is back as Technocamps pan-Wales National Programming Competition.  The competition will enable interested pupils to develop their…

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DVLA Coding Challenge Goes off with a Bang!

04/12/2017

On Tuesday 28th November, school teams from across Wales came to compete in the DVLA Code Challenge which was supported by…

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Web Development Star Represents GB in WorldSkills Finals

02/11/2017

Alfie Hopkins, a young Welsh Web Development Star from Llanelli, South Wales has represented Great Britain in the WorldSkills Finals…

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Science, Technology and the Performing Arts combine in Eye of the Storm

25/10/2017

During this Autumn school term, over 2,000 pupils from Primary schools across south Wales have been taking part in Science…

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46 Teachers Begin an Accredited Technoteach CPD Course

03/10/2017

At the start of the Autumn Term, over 46 Teachers from across Wales have begun an extensive, year-long, accredited CPD…

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Seventeen Teachers Celebrate Qualification Success

07/07/2017

On 5th July 2017, seventeen teachers – from both Primary and Secondary schools across South Wales – became the second…

Featured image for “FREE Accredited CPD Opportunity for Teachers across Wales!”

FREE Accredited CPD Opportunity for Teachers across Wales!

23/06/2017

Technocamps is once again offering a fantastic, unique opportunity to teachers from both primary and secondary schools across Wales; training…

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DVLA Coding Challenge – Imagine it, Code it, Build it, Win it!

22/06/2017

DVLA is running a Wales National Coding Challenge for 7 to 11-year-olds sponsored and supported by Technocamps, in association with…

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£1.3 Million to Expand School Computer Coding in Wales

19/06/2017

Cabinet Secretary for Education Kirsty Williams has announced today a £1.3 Million investment to support the plan ‘Cracking the Code’…

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Swansea University School of Education, Public Seminar

09/05/2017

The reform of STEM education – especially in the wider socio-economic context of developing high-value science and technology skills –…

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Live Stream of Robotics World Festival!

26/04/2017

Watch Team Lightning from Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn at the FIRST World Festival of robotics! …

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Welsh Technoclub to Represent the UK at the 2017 Robotics World Festival in St Louis, USA

07/04/2017

A robotics Technoclub at Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn, Carmarthenshire has been invited to represent the UK in the annual FIRST® Robotics World…

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Hendrefoilan Primary School Children Learn to Code

06/04/2017

A pioneering coding club started by Jimi Breisford-Smith; a pupil in Year 6 at Hendrefoilan Primary School is now being…

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Game of Codes Sciensational Superheroes Challenge 2016

03/10/2016

Technocamps is running a pan-Wales National Programming Challenge.  The challenge will enable interested pupils to develop their problem solving, communication…

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Teachers Celebrate Qualification Success!

05/07/2016

On July 5th 2016, thirteen teachers from across South Wales became the first cohort of learners to successfully achieve the…