Even in the post COVID19 world, virtual STEM summer schools would play an important role. Here we discuss some of the advantages of conducting these camps virtually.
Summer Schools and their Benefits
In this connected era, more and more parents, teachers, schools as well as young students all over the world are realising the pros of attending a high-quality summer programme in both the US and the UK. But there are still several who are often unaware of the incredible benefits of these programmes and end up being at a major disadvantage when compared to their peers.
On Thursday 19th October , the Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) will be taking a closer look at AI and Robotics, focusing on emerging technologies, the sector’s impact on the workplace and the implications and effects of both on workplace and education needs currently and in the future.
Confirmed speakers for October’s quarterly event will include; Kate Doodson, Joint Chief Executive of Cosmic, David Ferguson, Head of Digital Innovation at EDF and John Laramy, Principal at Exeter College.
First on the agenda of speakers will be Kate Doodson, Joint Chief...
On Thursday 19th October, Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) will be taking a closer look at AI and Robotics, focusing on emerging technologies, the sector’s impact on the workplace and the implications and effects of both on workplace and education needs currently and in the future.
The event will be taking place from 8:30am - 11am at Exeter College’s Technology Centre, with a world-class, multi-million pound centre of excellence including cutting edge robotics and the latest engineering technology. Confirmed speakers for October’s quarterly event will include;...
“It was thoroughly well deserved,” said the Maynard School’s Head of Computing, Laura Burt, of the robotics team winning the UK’s only trophy at the FIRST LEGO League Open European Championship in Aarhus, Denmark over the weekend of 27-28 May 2017.
With 50 countries represented from across the world and a total of 118 teams, only five of whom were representing the UK, the Maynard Wine Gums was the sole all-girls’ team from Europe and just one of only two in the entire competition.
Aimed at 9-16-year olds, the teams had to build a robot to tackle a series of missions, each...
A surgical robot pulled in huge crowds when it went on display at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E).
Members of staff and hospital visitors had the opportunity to learn more about how the robot works and even try their hands at an operation – on tiny rubber sculptures, rather than patients.
The £2.5 million state-of-the-art robotic equipment is being used in the RD&E to carry out complex surgery for prostate cancer.
During robot-assisted surgery, the surgeon watches and guides the procedure on a high-definition computer screen with 3-D...
Farmers and co-operatives from across the EU have endorsed NFU President Peter Kendall for a further two year term as Chairman of the Copa-Cogeca Food Chain Working Party to represent all EU farming unions.
Mr Kendall, continuing in the role he started in 2010, said he was ready to push forward with the significant progress already made at the EU level and was looking forward to continuing to work with farmers and co-operatives across Europe.
“The significant issues in the food supply chain remain a personal priority for me, and indeed for the NFU as an organisation. With...
