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North East STEM Foundation pilots ‘Pupil Passport’ with RTC North to inspire the region’s future workforce
The North East STEM Foundation (NESF) has partnered with RTC North and St Pauls Catholic Primary School in Billingham to launch the...
Mar 272 min read


North East STEM Foundation welcomes Tees Maritime Cluster following £234,000 investment to drive growth and innovation in Tees Valley
Tania Cooper MBE, Chair of the North East STEM Foundation (NESF), has welcomed the establishment of the Tees Maritime Cluster, a...
Dec 19, 20242 min read


North East STEM Foundation secures £20,000 to boost North East initiatives
The North East STEM Foundation (NESF) has been awarded £20,000 from the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland’s Community...
Nov 13, 20242 min read


North East STEM Foundation raises over £40,000 to support region’s young people
The North East STEM Foundation (NESF) has raised more than £40,000 at its annual fundraising dinner to support young people across the...
Oct 28, 20242 min read


North East STEM Foundation calls for increased funding in STEM education and apprenticeships in next parliament
Tania Cooper MBE, chair of the North East STEM Foundation (NESF), is urging the next government to prioritise funding for STEM (science,...
Jun 26, 20241 min read


North East STEM Foundation and Yarm School unite to inspire the next generation of innovators
North East STEM Foundation and Yarm School unite to inspire the next generation of innovators Radiation detection, climate change and net...
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Primary STEM Days with Yarm Prep School
Yarm Prep School hosted the first two Primary STEM Days funded by The North East STEM Foundation in collaboration with local employers to...
Jun 12, 20241 min read


Dave Meldrum joins board of trustees of North East STEM Foundation
The North East STEM Foundation has welcomed Dave Meldrum, chief executive officer at Meldrum Group, to its board of trustees. With a...
Apr 18, 20242 min read


North East STEM Foundation marks British Science Week with launch of ‘radio ham’ initiative at UTC South Durham
The North East STEM Foundation (NESF) has provided a grant of £1,500 to UTC South Durham to kickstart the launch of an amateur radio...
Mar 14, 20243 min read


GB News - Spring Budget
Dave Land, a trustee of our Foundation and chair at UTC South Durham, appears on GB News alongside Tony Stein of Healthcare Management...
Mar 7, 20241 min read


Ladies Charity Afternoon Tea
Book Now using the following link - Charity Afternoon Tea | The PFC Trust
Feb 29, 20241 min read


National Apprenticeship Week
Hear from UTC South Durham students about their apprenticeship experience. Their stories are a testament to the power of apprenticeships...
Feb 8, 20241 min read


Engineering Manufacturing Network
The North East STEM Foundation is proud to be working in partnership with the EMN. Engineering and Manufacturing Network is dedicated to...
Jan 10, 20241 min read


2024 Charity Dinner
The NESF will be hosting its 4th annual charity dinner on Friday, 18th October 2024. If you are interested in attending the dinner or...
Jan 10, 20241 min read


2023 Charity Dinner
The North East STEM Foundation are delighted to announce that through the generous donations made by our supporters we raised over...
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Eton Sixth Forms won't solve Industry Skills Shortage
Following the government's announcement of 15 new free schools, including a group of sixth form colleges run by Eton Colleges, including...
Sep 8, 20231 min read


A Level Results Day
Our trustee Dave Land joined UTC student Bobby Lendon on BBC Tees on A Level results day to discuss the vocational opportunities open to...
Sep 8, 20231 min read


Big Country House Sleep Out
Our chair, Tania Cooper MBE, appeared on BBC Radio Tees with Frances Connolly, CEO of The PFC Trust to discuss the Big Country House...
Sep 8, 20231 min read


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