Robots battle it out to earn prizes for pupils
The engineers of the future went head-to-head at Robert Gordon University (RGU) last month when they put underwater robots, which they designed and built, to the test as part of an annual competition.
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Awards ceremony to celebrate success of mentoring programme
The achievements of a group of mentors and their mentees in the oil and gas industry have been celebrated at an awards ceremony in Aberdeen.
Heroes of tomorrow learn how to ‘rock it’
Secondary school pupils across the North-east have been finding out about future career opportunities in the energy industry this week, at the Heroes of Tomorrow event.
STEM In The Pipeline: A voice from the other end of the tunnel speaks
Imagining a future career can be a tall order for many young people. It’s hard to see yourself as an adult, all grown up, carrying out complex tasks.
Engaging with and investing in the next generation of talent, ASCO’s new scheme
A group of talented young people are helping ensure business success for one of the North Sea’s leading firms.
Industry leader praises young engineers
An industry leader, who recently highlighted the challenges faced by women in oil and gas, has praised two female engineering students.
‘Mountain still to climb’ for women in engineering, says Oil and Gas UK
The chief executive of Oil and Gas UK has said there is still a “mountain to climb” to bring more women into engineering.
Aberdeen school wins UK sustainable energy challenge
Pupils from Aberdeen’s Hanover Street School have been named champions of a UK-wide sustainable energy competition.
Aberdeen pupils making a splash after winning a national STEM challenge
Pupils from the Robert Gordon’s College in Aberdeen have won a national engineering challenge.
UK has “systemic problem” getting young women into engineering, says head of SPE Aberdeen
“The UK has got a problem where there is almost a systemic lack of information and encouragement for capable young women to consider, not just engineering, but broadly the science and technology careers.”
New training fund targets oil workers for STEM teacher roles
A £20,000 bursary to cover teacher training has been announced by education secretary John Swinney, following calls to avert a crisis in north-east schools.
Keep moving to attract Millennials
The great white shark must keep moving or else it dies. It has to keep oxygen-rich water constantly flowing through its lungs.
Qualify yourself to ensure your career lasts
Oil and gas industry professionals should consider additional academic qualifications as a form of insurance in an uncertain industry, according to the head of Robert Gordon University’s MBA course.
Aberdeen kids learning oil and gas safety, science lessons
Pupils at nurseries and primary schools in Aberdeen are taking part in a new initiative which will use the oil and gas industry to teach safety and science lessons.
STEM pupils to deliver field development plan
Secondary school pupils are set to deliver a development plan for a fictional oil field.
Benefits of Stem subjects highlighted for Aberdeenshire girls
Young women from the north-east have attended a specially-designed class to promote careers in engineering and maths.
North-east pupils in oil and gas maths workshop at Emerson
US engineering firm Emerson has hosted a one-day workshop to show north-east pupils how maths is used in the oil and gas industry.
EV Insights: Energy Voice’s top columns from 2015
Throughout the holiday season Energy Voice will be taking a look back at some of our most read columns from 2015.
Brightsolid boss says Scotland must continue to invest in tech sector
A new survey reveals that one in 25 Scots is now employed in the technology sector, boosting the prospects for young people choosing a career in Scotland's digital future.
Inspiring kids toward science rather than “poetry and pastry” is latest Noble cause
The driving force behind what will be the world's first 1,000mph car is on a mission to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Shell Opinion: Inspiring teacher led me to become a woman in STEM
There has been a lot of talk recently about the ‘barriers to entry’ for girls studying science and mathematics at school. Whether it is not feeling smart enough, not knowing about the different career options or just not having the support and role models to encourage and inspire them to take that leap of faith to study science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects, girls are not pursuing STEM careers in the same way boys are.
Youngsters get taste of engineering at Aberdeen event
An Aberdeen-based not-for-profit organisation held an event to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Opinion: Women in STEM – Real-life role models cannot be underestimated
At St Margaret’s School for Girls we read the article which showed a quarter of girls in Scotland aged between 11 and 16 do not think they are clever enough to become a scientist with great interest. In girls’ schools across the country it has long been acknowledged that building confidence and self-esteem in girls is key to their success in the classroom, particularly with regard to the uptake of science and maths. The number of our girls pursuing STEM subjects at university continues to be high and is in stark contrast with the figures released by EDF Energy today.
Offshore Europe 2015: Shell inspires young women to eye the industry’s opportunities
Oil major Shell has sought to transform the perception of the oil and gas industry after receiving no applications from female students for their engineering programme six years ago. The company and Aberdeen's North East College sought to understand why the only submissions had been from male applicants. Shell said three key reasons were found - poor perception of the industry, lack of female role models and poor experience of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects.
All-Energy 2015: More could be done to close gender and skills gap in renewable industry
A renewables group focused on encouraging more women into the sector is looking for further funding options. WiRES (Women in Renewables Energy Scotland) is looking at its next steps after funding from Close the Gap came to an end. Dr Abbe Brown, from the Centre for Energy Law, the University of Aberdeen said more needed to be done to encourage women and people generally to take up STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Maths) subjects and close the skills gap within the industry.