We offer a number of outreach programmes, suitable for school pupils at different age groups.
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We’re committed to encouraging school pupils to consider a career in engineering, and offer a wide range of activities that allow them to experience what it’s like to study at Strathclyde and to open their eyes to the multitude of careers paths on offer.
The activities aim to widen access to the many activities we run while diversifying our staff and student body.
We offer a number of outreach programmes, suitable for school pupils at different age groups.
Here's some of our most popular projects. These are just some of the outreach activities that we're involved in. Each department takes part in their own outreach activities, both on and off campus. To find out more about other activities and opportunities, please contact the department you are interested in.
The 8 best students at our space school are chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the Johnson Space Center in Houston
Our well-established Scottish Space School programme offers school pupils the opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading figures in space travel, including NASA astronauts and engineers.
Pupils attend a week-long summer school with us where they participate in a series of lectures and activities offered by academic and research staff from the University as well as NASA representatives. There is also an element of group work involve which gives attendees the chance to interact with like-minded pupils from schools across Scotland, as well as student mentors from the University who themselves attended Space School as a pupil.
Young WEIR-WISE: Discovering Engineering with S2 Girls is designed to inspire young female students to discover the excitement and personal satisfaction behind a career in engineering through participation in hands-on activities.
The two-day programme will take place on the University of Strathclyde campus in January and there are 150 places available, all of which are fully funded by the Weir Group.
Engineering the Future for Girls at the University of Strathclyde is designed to engage girls in a wide range of engineering challenges that will inspire them to become the next generation of engineers.
The summer school is fully-funded by BAM Ritchies. Weir Plc and West Fraser and all student costs, including travel, will be covered. Strathclyde will accept applications from girls in S3 with any range of subject choices at National 5.
Accelerate is a one-week programme, run by the University of Strathclyde, for pupils who have just gone into S5 or S6 and are thinking about going to university. It aims to provide a targeted focus on the pupils' chosen area of academic interest, giving them a head start on the road to their chosen career. There are three engineering subject areas that pupils can choose from:Chemical Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering and Product Design.
Strathclyde Engineering Scholars is a programme which aims to positively impact the diversity of young people studying engineering at university. Ultimately, this will help ensure that the engineering profession is representative of the diversity that exists in society.
The Strathclyde Engineering Scholars programme supports young people from underrepresented groups to:
access a university engineering education
succeed at university
develop the confidence, skills and knowledge for a successful career as a professional engineer
