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BUILD THE VILLAIN’S MACHINE
Competition Overview The North East STEM Foundation invites secondary schools across the North East of England to take part in a bold and imaginative engineering challenge: Design the ultimate villain’s performance motorbike — based on a real Ducati. Developed in partnership with Ducati, this competition challenges students to combine: STEM thinking High-performance engineering Luxury design Creative storytelling Students will begin with a real Ducati motorbike and transform
Apr 23 min read


Budding innovators race wind-powered cars, extract DNA and build bridges during inspiring North East STEM Foundation event
More than 430 pupils from 11 Tees Valley primary schools got hands-on with the exciting world of science, technology, engineering and...
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Pupils from across the region reach for the stars at Newcastle University Space Event
Pupils from across the North East took one giant leap into the world of space exploration and aerospace careers at a stella event hosted...
May 12, 20252 min read


Future Scientists Shine at Yarm School’s STEM Day with NESF
Yarm School, in partnership with North East STEM Foundation (NESF), has hosted an informative and exciting day for children from primary...
May 12, 20252 min read


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 27, 20252 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
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