MORE than 100 Basingstoke students are due to attend an exciting STEM fair.

The Basingstoke Primary Schools’ STEM Fair will be held by EBP South in partnership with AWE at Basingstoke College on Thursday, July 13 at Queen Mary's College.

It will give young people a chance to learn about STEM careers through engaging activities which capture their imagination and give them a chance to develop their skills.

At the 2023 Solent Primary Schools’ STEM Fair 66 per cent of students said after attending the event they would now consider a career involving Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) and 100 per cent of organisations said they were able to use their expertise and experience to have a positive impact on the students and visitors.

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CEO at EBP South, Richard Kennett, said “We are excited to be bringing this vibrant interactive event to Basingstoke for the first time. The Primary Schools’ STEM Fair give businesses the opportunity to reach students at a younger age, inspiring them about STEM careers and breaking down job role stereotypes.” 

Over 170 Year 5 and 6 students from primary schools across Basingstoke will attend the event which aims to raise awareness of careers in STEM.

The event, which is also sponsored by Thermo Fisher, Queen Mary’s College and BCS (British Computer Society) and supported by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Basingstoke and Deane Rotary Club, features local businesses providing activities which offer a hands-on way for young people to experience STEM careers and help them to link their education to the workplace. 

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Senior manager at AWE, Chris Daniels, said: “AWE is proud to be the event partner for the first Basingstoke Primary Schools’ STEM Fair and continuing to work with EBP South on what has become very successful annual STEM events. 

"The importance of inspiring passion for STEM at a young age cannot be overstated and we are looking forward to the opportunity to work with local schools”.