About the UHI STEM Outreach Programme

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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a well-established area and focus for education. UHI recognises its importance and strives to embed this interdisciplinary approach in our curriculum to inspire innovation through creativity via the arts, (where STEM becomes  STEAM). Our UHI strategy identifies that our science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics approach to a multi-disciplinary curriculum, produces the most professional and flexible graduates.

The UHI STEM Outreach Programme has evolved over several years to address skills gaps in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Over the past six years, the UHI STEM team has developed a successful outreach model, offering a wide range of engagement activities designed to support early years and primary school learners in the Highlands. 

Thanks to the generous support of our industry partners, we are now expanding our reach with a three-year engagement programme (2023 to 2026), covering the whole of the Highlands and Islands, Argyll and Bute, Moray, Perthshire and Aberdeenshire. 

Logo's of the companies that sponsor STEM at UHI

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Children doing a science experiment

Our aims

We aim to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals by influencing pathways into STEM from early years through to further education and training.  

We achieve this by:

  • Helping pupils and teachers engage with STEM subjects with confidence.
  • Supplying schools with equipment and teaching resources to support STEM learning.
  • Offering guidance to schools to help embed STEM throughout the curriculum.

Collaboration and coordination

The UHI STEM team works closely with STEM partners to inform and enhance our activities, providing inspiring experiences that develop STEM skills and promote careers that align with regional business needs and economic growth. We also focus on addressing equity of opportunity, with a focus on rural access and gender balance.

We also collaborate with other STEM agencies and outreach networks to support and coordinate local initiatives.

For more information or if you have any queries, please feel free to reach out to us at STEM@uhi.ac.uk.