Dundee renewables firm partners with local college to deliver wind turbine training
Dundee and Angus College and Dundee-based Coast Renewables have entered into a partnership to deliver training for the wind turbine sector.
STEM
Aberdeen Science Centre to reopen in June with ‘massive wow factor’
The head of Aberdeen Science Centre has revealed the building will reopen in June, following a huge revamp which will create “a massive wow factor”.
Robert Gordon’s College wins Stem in the Pipeline top prize
Pupils from Robert Gordon’s College have excelled in this year’s STEM in the Pipeline competition, which tasked them with finding a solution to an oil and gas challenge.
Aberdeen Science Centre gets £600K investment for ‘theatre of energy’
Opito has invested more than £600,000 in an immersive and educational energy theatre which will be unveiled at Aberdeen Science Centre (ASC) when it reopens in next summer.
Astronaut Tim Peake to promote Stem subjects to north-east schools
British astronaut Tim Peake is to address hundreds of north-east kids as part of The Data Lab’s first STEM event to be held in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Science Centre gets new CEO from Gordon Highlanders Museum
Aberdeen’s only five-star visitor attraction has appointed its new chief executive to lead a redeveloped £6 million facility due to open next year.
Lack of teachers limiting Stem choices for pupils
A chronic shortage of specialist teachers is preventing some north-east pupils from taking the Stem (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects they are passionate about.
Significant concerted action needed to address gender imbalance
The energy sector gender pay gap (GPG) remained relatively high last year thanks in part to the traditionally male-dominated oil and gas sector – but the changing nature of employment could offer the chance to change that.
Aberdeen stages Women in Engineering conference
Dozens of girls from schools throughout the UK are in Aberdeen for a conference designed to attract more young women into engineering careers.
Equinor in six-figure digital sponsorship with science centre
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has announced a “high value” six-figure digital sponsorship deal with the Aberdeen Science Centre, signing a three-year contract.
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.
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.