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Middlesbrough T: +44 (0)1642 738800Tees Valley E: sds12@tees.ac.ukTS1 3BX UK tees.ac.uk

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & DESIGN

GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGESCurriculum-enhancing, hands-on STEM and design activities for your Year 12 students.

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TESTIMONIALSTeachersChristine Gemmell-Ferguson, Darlington College‘The STEM events at Teesside University were invaluable to our students. They gave a real taste of university life, along with fun, informative workshops that are relevant to their current study. Our students particularly enjoyed the flight simulator, smoothie making and learning about renewable energy. A huge thank you to Teesside University for providing such a great experience.’

Marianne Hill, Sunderland College

‘The STEM event at Teesside was a brilliant opportunity for our young people to learn about university and gain valuable insight into subject areas. The taster sessions provided interesting hands-on activities to engage the students, where they could learn more about the range of courses offered at Teesside University. Our students praised the friendly and welcoming staff who provided a first-class experience, as well as the excellent lecturers who delivered the sessions with passion and enthusiasm.’

StudentsDurham Sixth Form Session: Interior design

‘I thought the interior design teachers were amazing, their enthusiasm for the subject has changed my perspective on design. The engagement in conversation gave me a positive insight into the course.’

Sunderland College Session: Mechanical and aerospace engineering, and instrumentation and control engineering.

‘It was a very enjoyable day and I learnt a lot about mechanical and electrical engineering. The highlight was having a go in the flight simulator. I also appreciated the chance to speak to the staff which was a great help. Today has confirmed that engineering is the route I want to follow.’

WELCOME TO TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY AND THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & DESIGN

Teesside is one of the country’s best kept secrets and is known for its exciting mix of industry, culture and striking scenery.Our main campus is in the heart of Middlesbrough, a friendly town with all the shops, restaurants, cinemas, pubs, clubs, sports and museums you would expect - and an art gallery and bridge that are a little more surprising.

There continues to be significant investment in our award-winning campus to reinforce our commitment to providing an outstanding student and learning experience.

The aspiration and ambition of Teesside University is to be an international university at the heart of the Tees Valley with a reputation for academic excellence.

9.15am Arrival and registration

9.40am - 10.00am Introduction to the School of Science, Engineering & Design at Teesside University

10.00am - 10.20am Careers talk: employment opportunities and apprenticeships

10.20am - 12.20pm Academic session 1

12.20pm - 1.00pm Lunch

1.00pm - 1.20pm Student/graduate talk: experience of studying at Teesside University and the next steps

1.20pm - 3.20pm Academic session 2

3.20pm - 3.30pm Plenary

3.30pm Depart

Typical timetable

Session structureEach session lasts approximately two hours and normally consists of:

Introduction to the session and relevant theory 15 minutes

Practical activity 45 minutes

Break – information on relevant degree courses and related careers 15 minutes

Practical activity 45 minutes

Students and teachers are provided with a lunch voucher redeemable at our Students’ Union shop so there’s no worry about what to bring for lunch.

STEMulate12 and Design sTUdio12 provide Year 12 students studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics and design subjects the opportunity to experience practical applications in a university laboratory or workshop setting. We pay particular attention to include information and activities that help schools and colleges meet their statutory obligations to provide independent careers guidance.

Once students have taken part in STEMulate12 and/or Design sTUdio12, they also receive a participation certificate worth 20 tariff points – this can be used towards meeting entry requirements for a relevant Teesside University degree in the School of Science, Engineering & Design.

How does it benefit students?Sessions require students to draw on knowledge from topics they have covered in their Year 12 curriculum for practical problem solving. By applying theory in a real laboratory setting, they gain a better understanding of the theory and its relevance to solving problems. We use worksheets during these sessions to contextualise students’ learning by providing real-world examples where the theory is relevant. Each session provides an overview of relevant degree courses and typical careers that these can lead to.

How does it benefit schools and colleges?The Department for Education provides statutory guidance1 on providing careers advice to students. This guidance expands on the aim set out in the Government’s Careers Strategy2 ‘to make sure that all young people in secondary school get a programme of advice and guidance that is stable, structured and delivered by individuals with the right skills and experience’. To achieve this aim, the careers strategy sets out that every school and academy providing secondary education should use the Gatsby Charitable Foundation’s benchmarks3 to develop and improve their careers provision. Our events have been specifically designed to help schools and colleges achieve against the Gatsby benchmarks, assisting them to fulfil their legal duties.

What is STEMulate12 and Design sTUdio12?

1 Department for Education (2018), Careers guidance and access for education and training providers: statutory guidance for governing bodies, school leaders and school staff.

2 Department for Education (2017), Careers strategy: making the most of everyone’s skills and talents.

3 Holman, J (2014) Good career guidance. London: Gatsby Charitable Foundation.

What dates are available?You can bring your students for a full-day session on one of these dates.

Can the University organise an event for one school or college?Yes we can. If you have 60 or more Year 12 students attending then we can, on request, run a session just for your school or college. The capacity on any one day is 100 students. Individual practical sessions have a capacity of around 20 students.

Can teachers attend?Teachers are encouraged to attend and participate in the practical sessions. There are opportunities to forge closer links with University academic staff which can help smooth your students’ transition from college to university, resulting in an improved overall student experience.

Field of study Academic session Relevant Level 3 subject(s)

Design Fashion forecasting Art and design, fashion, textiles, design studies

Graphic design and illustration: ReMix Art and design, graphic design, media, design studies

Interior architecture and design: inside/outside

Art and design, textiles, design studies

Interior design: natural structures Art and design, textiles, design studies

Product design and creative innovation: digital illustration

Art and design, product design, design studies

Design

Field of study Academic session Relevant Level 3 subject(s)

Crime, Forensic & Investigative Sciences

Computer and digital forensics: code breaking

Mathematics, computer science, ICT

Crime scene examination Applied science

Forensic and crime scene investigation: specialist forensic recovery techniques

Chemistry, applied science

Engineering Chemical engineering: heat exchange systems used in the chemical processing industry

Mathematics, chemistry

Civil engineering: laboratory measurement of ground strength using a small shear box

Mathematics, physics

Electrical and electronics engineering: electricity generation using solar photovoltaic systems

Mathematics, physics

Mathematics: An exploration of how mathematics can be used to solve real-world problems

Mathematics

Mechanical and aerospace engineering: materials, aircraft structural integrity and performance and flight characteristics

Mathematics, physics

Life & Physical Sciences Biomedical science: microscopy and histology

Biology

Biosciences: DNA gel electrophoresis Biology

Food science and nutrition: creating a healthy smoothie

Biology, chemistry

Geography and culture: exploring the links between geography, culture and media

Chemistry, biology, physics, geography

Renewable energies: the fuel cell car challenge Chemistry, biology, physics, geography

Mathematics Mathematics: an exploration of how mathematics can be used to solve real-world problems

Mathematics

Examples of sessions on offer We offer a range of sessions. Each student can attend two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. We ask for their first preference and we will identify a second workshop based on the subjects they are studying.

Wednesday 27 March 2019

Wednesday 24 April 2019Thursday 25 April 2019

Friday 26 April 2019

Wednesday 1 May 2019

Wednesday 26 June 2019Thursday 27 June 2019

Friday 28 June 2019

Tuesday 2 July 2019Wednesday 3 July 2019

Thursday 4 July 2019

How do I book?You can book on any of the above events by emailing sds12@tees.ac.uk and a member of our team will get back to you to discuss availability.

Contributions are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We reserve the right to withdraw the travel contribution.

Your contribution is as follows:

• Zone 1 – minimum of 20 students, £3 for each student or £100, whichever is the lower amount

• Zone 2 – minimum of 10 students, £3 for each student or £200, whichever is the lower amount

• Zone 3 – minimum of 10 students, £5 for each student or £300, whichever is the lower amount

• Zone 4 – minimum of 5 students, £10 for each student or £500, whichever is the lower amount

Schools and colleges wishing to claim the contribution must not claim more than the actual cost of travel, for example if the total cost to the college (in Zone 1) is £80, you are not able to claim the full £100.

Zone Postcode prefixMinimum group number

Contribution for each student

Maximum contribution

1 TS, DL1, DL3 20 £3 £100

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DH, DL2, DL4-7, DL8-DL17, NE8-NE11, NE16, NE21, NE31, NE34, NE37-NE38, NE16-NE17, NE21, NE31-NE40, SR, YO7-YO22

10 £3 £200

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NE1-NE7, NE12-13, NE15, NE18-NE20, NE22-NE30, NE41-NE49, NE61-NE71, CA, HG, LA, BD, BL FY, PR, BB, HX, LS, WF, HD, M, S, SK, HU, DN, L, WN, WA, TD, FY

10 £5 £300

4 Not listed above 5 £10 £500

FREE TO ATTENDOur STEMulate12 and Design sTUdio12 events are completely free to attend. In addition, we can offer your school or college a travel contribution depending on your geographical location and how many students you bring. The contribution is based on your postcode.

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CRIME, FORENSIC & INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCES

Computer and digital forensics R R

Crime scene science R R R R R R

Forensic science R R R

ENGINEERING

Aerospace engineering R R R R E

Chemical engineering R R R R E

Civil engineering E

Electrical and electronic engineering R R R R E

Instrumentation and control engineering R R R R E

Mechanical engineering R R R R E

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Animal science and welfare A E

Biochemistry R R R

Biological sciences A E

Biomedical science A E

Chemistry A E

Environmental science R R R R R

Food and nutrition R R A

Food science and engineering R R R

Geography R R R R R R R

Geology R R R R R R R

Health sciences A E

Human biology A E

Pharmaceutical science A E

MATHEMATICSFinancial mathematics E

Mathematics E

DESIGN

Design for the creative industries

Fashion

Fashion buying and merchandising

Fashion communication and promotion

Graphic design and illustration

Graphic design with marketing

Interior architecture and design

Product design and creative innovation

Follow-up activities for Year 13

All recognised Level 3 qualifications are considered and applicants are normally asked to support their application with a portfolio of creative work.

Consideration is also given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical art and design experience at an appropriate level. This could, for example, be evidenced through a portfolio of work.

Subject requirements for admission (additional grade criteria apply)Alternative Level 3 qualifications which include substantial coverage of essential subjects are also considered (for example engineering or technology in place of physics)

Participation certificates Soon after your students have started their Year 13 studies we can visit your college to issue participation certificates – these are worth 20 tariff points towards their entry requirements for studying a degree course in science, engineering, design or maths subject in the School of Science, Engineering & Design at Teesside University.

Year 13 follow-up workshop sessionsDuring the visit we can also offer advice on UCAS applications including writing personal statements, and provide information on higher and degree apprenticeship opportunities.

Degree courses available at Teesside University

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