Links for girls
Lots of links with tips, advice and information on Bursaries and Scholarships, Revision, Educational Advice, Careers, Role Models and Opportunities.
Bursaries, Scholarships and Events
Arkwright Scholarships - Engineering Scholarships for year 11 girls to support their Sixth Form studies
Nuffield Foundation Science Bursaries offer up to 1000 bursaries a year, for students to work alongside practising scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
Young Rewired State 6th-10th August 2012. Young Rewired State is the philanthropic arm of Rewired State and is a network of developers aged 18 and under. Its primary focus is to find and foster the young children and teenagers who are driven to teaching themselves how to code, how to program the world around them.
Revision
BBC KS2 Bitesize - advice and lesson plans for Mathematics, Science and English tests.
Bitesize Revision - BBC website designed for students studying their GCSEs.
Mind Map Art - showcasing the World's Finest Mind Maps - lots of mind maps based around science - great for studying!
Energy Resources - aimed at Key Stage 3 pupils, this site has pages on various energy resources from fossil fuel to nuclear energy, with useful worksheets.
Schoolscience - free on-line resources for biology, physics and chemistry.
Planet Science - offers young scientists of school age the inspiration and excitement that will support their study of science at school and beyond.
Technologypupil - a wide range of information sheets helpful if you are studying or teaching Design Technology.
ABPI (Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry) Resources for Schools - this website has interactive content to encourage student interest in science and support teaching in primary and secondary schools.
An educational guide to Space and Astronomy by the University of Leicester.
Educational Advice
Apprenticeships - A website where you can find out about apprenticeships, read case studies and apply to be an apprentice. See also the UKRC Apprenticeship pages.
UCAS - Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
BConstructive is a site which has information, FAQs, and other detailsabout apprenticeships in construction.
Counseling Directory - Careers section provides a support network, helping you to find a counselor who can give you educational advice to get into your dream career
Careers
Future Morph - designed to provide information for young people, their parents and teachers about careers that result from studying Science and Maths.
Maths Careers - the main careers site for maths related careers
Discover Engineering - showcasing the best websites out there for young engineers.
Institute of Physics [IOP] - Physics graduates have a wealth of career opportunities open to them – this website helps you sift through your long-term options and decide what would suit you best.
Apprenticeships - lots of information about apprenticeships in the UK, including opportunities in science, engineering, technology and the built environment. See also the UKRC Apprenticeship pages.
Equalfuturz - learn from the past and see the future of equal opportunities at work.
Tomorrow's Engineers - helpful information for students considering an engineering, science or construction career.
Engineer Girl - information about careers for female engineers, case studies on female engineers, and ways you too can become an engineer.
EDT - runs events and schemes aimed to encourage young people into engineering careers.
Headstart want young people, aged 16 or 17, who enjoy mathematics and science to take up technical careers. There's info and applications available.
The Vega Science Trust has loads of videos, all about science and engineering careers.
Women in Technology - an information portal with the latest IT jobs, news, events listings and career advice for women in technology.
Learning Grid - careers in engineering and technology
Role Models
Read about the new generation of young women scientists challenging stereotypes and transforming perceptions of STEM careers to make geek chic!
Inspirational Women - read stories about women in science, engineering and technology careers
The UKRC's GetSET Women blog - lots of women from a huge range of STEM careers talk about their work
HerStory - see girls and women talking about engineering
Our Choices - a series of 12 case studies of Muslim women who followed non-traditional career paths including STEM
Gradcracker - WinSET - over 100 short case study profiles of women working in a wide range of STEM roles and sectors
NOISEmakers - read blogs from men and women who work in Science and Engineering. Find out what they do!
Under the Microscope - A social networking site with stories from lots of women who have succeeded in Science!
Gender and Education Association
Opportunities
BSES - The British Schools Exploring Society, where you can read about and apply for amazing exploration adventures!
Year in Industry helps you find an interesting and engaging gap year placement, as well as perfecting your CV.
The Royal Academy of Engineering's "Best Programme" provides the ideal path into an engineering career.
Young Enterprise helps young people of all ages learn how to succeed through enterprise.
Enterprise Education Trust - empowers young people to realise their potential through business and enterprise.
Shell LiveWIRE - helps 16-30 year olds to start and develop their own business.
Young Engineers Clubs - for primary and secondary schools, this network brings a valuable dimension to science or technology club activities.
Imagineering - Fairs, clubs and fun stuff to encourage young engineers.
If you have any queries please contact wise@theukrc.org
