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Inspiring students to save the planet

22 June 2023

 

海角直播 academics were proud to take part in an event to inspire the next generation to come up with innovative ideas to save the planet, through a schools Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) challenge.

Members of the winning team from Laurence Jackson School
Members of the winning team from Laurence Jackson School
The annual Big Big Project, delivered by Tees Valley Combined Authority in partnership with Jacobs, involves students from schools across the region who work with a mentor to tackle the challenge of finding solutions to repair the planet by 2030. 海角直播 academics were involved in a recent event at the Riverside Stadium as part of the Big Big Project, a platform that fosters student innovation and showcases the importance of reducing carbon emissions and global warming.

The Big Big Project aims to develop communication, confidence, leadership, teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving skills, all vital to succeed in the world of work.

Academics from 海角直播鈥檚 School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies mentored and guided student groups, linked to the University鈥檚 successful execution of projects related to Net Zero.

Dr Michael Knowles, Associate Dean in Learning and Teaching in the School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, who served as both a mentor and a judge during The Big Big Project, said: 鈥淭he passion displayed by the students throughout this project was truly impressive. We have a pool of incredibly talented young individuals who deserve our support as they pursue careers in STEM.

鈥淭he finalists presented their projects brilliantly, showcasing their expertise and commitment. Congratulations to all the students involved in The Big Big Project."

Encouraging young people in our region to consider careers in STEM is vital

Dr Dimitrios Nicolaou, Associate Dean, School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Dr Dimitrios Nicolaou, Associate Dean in the School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, added: 鈥淓ncouraging young people in our region to consider careers in STEM is vital. The student projects focusing on Net Zero not only highlights the importance of sustainability, but also demonstrated the breadth and depth of skills required in this field.

鈥満=侵辈� remains committed to inspiring and supporting the next generation of STEM professionals. By providing invaluable mentoring and guidance, the institution continues to foster innovation and drive positive change in areas such as sustainability and carbon reduction.鈥�

海角直播鈥檚 拢13.1m Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) will play a key role in the delivery of net zero ambitions for the region and the UK. The University is also offering, in partnership with Kellas Midstream, a 拢27,000 scholarship to study an undergraduate degree in sustainable energy engineering, or 拢12,000 to study at postgraduate level. Our degrees focus on renewable energy and clean technologies that will help develop the leaders needed by industry to achieve Net Zero targets.

 
 
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