As the new term begins, the STEM Community is here with a fresh mix of CPD, competitions, live events, and resources to support your teaching and bring a little fun along the way.

What to expect this term:

January - Digital skills
Exploring how digital skills support learning across STEM, from critical use of technology to building confidence with data, tools and emerging digital approaches.

February - Leadership and development
Focusing on leadership at every level, supporting teachers, technicians and STEM leaders to develop their practice, confidence and impact.

March - Sustainability and climate
Highlighting how sustainability and climate education can be meaningfully embedded across STEM subjects, connecting curriculum content to real-world challenges.

April - Exam preparation
Sharing practical strategies and resources to support effective exam preparation, revision and assessment readiness across STEM subjects.

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This month our Focus is on Digital skills:

In January, our Focus of the Month will explore how digital skills support learning across STEM subjects. From using technology critically and safely, to building confidence with data, digital tools and emerging technologies, we’ll be sharing practical ideas you can use in the classroom.

We’ll look at how digital skills link to curriculum expectations, assessment and future pathways, including the role of AI, data literacy and problem solving. Expect classroom strategies, expert insight and opportunities to reflect on how digital tools can enhance learning without adding unnecessary workload.

Resource highlights:

Published a month in advance on the STEM Community Featured resources pages!

RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch - 6th January to 13th February 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhgyg

Safer Internet Day - 10th February 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhhmj

National Apprenticeship week - 9th to 15th February 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhhme

International day of women and girls in science - 11th February 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhhn8

British Science Week - 6th - 15th March 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cxjajq

For more featured resources check out this page: 

https://community.stem.org.uk/browse/featuredresources

CPD Highlights:

Skills for new technicians - zero to hero in 5 days - 12 Jan 2026 (5 day residential): https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/542875/skills-new-technicians-zero-hero-5-days

Oracy in primary science - 23 Jan 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/ondemand/543043/oracy-primary-science

Oracy in secondary science - 11 Feb 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/ondemand/543151/oracy-secondary-science

New to teaching GCSE physics - 12 Feb 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/ondemand/539291/new-teaching-gcse-physics

Inspiring success in biology through plant science - 19 Mar 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/543661/inspiring-success-biology-through-plant-science

AI Sprints Season 2 is now live

Season 1 of AI Sprints brought trusted voices together for live, classroom-first conversations on AI—covering intentional leadership, trustworthy assessment (and its limits), equity and the “third digital divide,” and practical wins such as AI-supported feedback loops and SEND-friendly tools.

The key message for teachers was clear: keep the human firmly in the loop, teach critical AI literacy, use evidence, and apply AI where it clearly improves learning—safely, fairly, and with professional judgement at the centre.

You can still catch up on all Season 1 sessions on demand and take ready-to-use ideas straight into your classroom.

Watch on-demand Register here

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Applications now open for summer 2026 Research Placements

Following the success of this year’s placements, applications are now open for students interested in taking part next summer. The Research Placements programme gives students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in STEM research, working alongside expert mentors on innovative projects.

To find out more and apply, visit: https://www.stem.org.uk/placements

We've launched a new STEM Ambassador booking platform - Click here to learn how to request a STEM Ambassador to attend your lesson or event:
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