Tickets are now available for The Big Bang Fair!
Release Date: 24 Feb 2022
Teachers can inspire their students about the wonders of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) at The Big Bang Fair with free tickets now available for booking.
The Fair is returning for the first time in 2 years from Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 June 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham.
Young people can experience hands-on activities from across the world of science and engineering, discover exciting possibilities and connect to inspiring role models in STEM. The Fair is open to school groups of students aged 11 to 14 each day from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Families, home educators and community groups are invited to discover the wonders of STEM at the new Big Bang Fair Unlocked, running from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday 23 June.
Phillip McShane, Associate Director of the Big Bang Programme, said:
“The Big Bang Fair is a brilliant opportunity for schools across the UK to explore the world of STEM and dive deeper into the endless possibilities it can offer. I am thrilled that it is returning this year and I can’t wait for young people and their teachers to get hands-on with a wide range of activities and engage in meaningful career conversations with STEM professionals, all designed to bring classroom learning to life and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers."
“Equally the new Big Bang Unlocked will be a fantastic opportunity for families, home educators and community groups to get involved and hear first-hand from individuals working in STEM.”
Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.
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About The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair
The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair is the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people in the UK. Taking place from 22 to 24 June at The NEC in Birmingham, The Big Bang Fair is an award-winning combination of inspirational talks, interactive workshops, hands-on exhibits and careers information from STEM professionals. The Big Bang Fair is made possible through the collaborative efforts of over 100 organisations. www.thebigbang.org.uk
EngineeringUK is a not-for-profit organisation that works in partnership with the engineering community to inspire tomorrow’s engineers. We lead the engagement programmes: The Big Bang, Robotics Challenge and Energy Quest and help schools bring STEM to life through real-world engineering via Neon. We bring engineering careers inspiration and resources together through Tomorrow’s Engineers and manage The Code, which drives change at scale to increase the number and diversity of young people choosing academic and vocational pathways into engineering. We base everything we do on evidence and share our insight widely. www.engineeringuk.com