STEM Discovery Centre - Stevenage

12/05/2026

Byte-sized Breakthroughs is coming to Bloomsbury Theatre!
Join this exciting event celebrating innovation, ideas, and the future of STEM. A fantastic opportunity to explore cutting-edge thinking and be inspired by the next generation of breakthroughs.
🎟️ Find out more and book here:
https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/05/byte-sized-breakthroughs

Byte-Sized Breakthroughs Presented by UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering Cutting-edge research - served in 5-minute bursts! Join us for Byte-Size Breakthroughs, a one-of-kind variety show where UCL's sharpest scientists ditch the jargon and bring their research to life through song, skit and s...

12/05/2026

https://www.thecomet.net/news/26090404.stevenage-airbus-plays-host-royal-family-member/

Exciting to see the STEM Discovery Centre featured in this fantastic visit!
We were proud to be part of the recent visit by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh to Airbus Stevenage, highlighting the importance of inspiring the next generation through STEM education.
From the Mars Yard to our learning spaces, it was a brilliant opportunity to showcase how we help spark curiosity and future careers.
🔗 Read more: https://www.thecomet.net/news/26090404.stevenage-airbus-plays-host-royal-family-member/

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage played host to a member of the royal family.

06/05/2026

A fantastic day at the STEM Discovery Centre
Pupils from loved sharing what they’d been learning with Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh her energy and enthusiasm inspired everyone!

16/04/2026

Great day with Northampton Academy amazing student investigators who participated in our Who Dunnit activity!
Today’s CSI challenge included fingerprint analysis, blood patterning, fibre analysis, and chromatography—all to solve the case of the stolen ExoMars rover solar panels
The evidence was analysed, clues were pieced together, and the culprit was revealed… dun dun dunnn

23/12/2025

As we wrap up another inspiring year of curiosity, creativity, and hands‑on discovery, the STEM Discovery Centre team would like to wish you a joyful and relaxing festive season.

Thank you for being part of our community, whether you visited, learned with us, collaborated, or helped spark a love of science in others, you’ve made 2025 a year to remember.

We’re taking a short seasonal break to recharge our imaginations and get ready for more fun‑filled STEM sessions, but don’t worry…

We’ll be back on the 5th January 2026, refreshed, re‑energised, and raring to go!

Until then, enjoy the celebrations, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another year of exploration and wonder.

Warm festive wishes,
The STEM Discovery Centre Team

18/11/2025

Are you, or do you know , communities that would love a FREE, fun STEM session at the STEM Discovery Centre?

We are looking for families and communities who are often underserved or underrepresented in STEM engagement to join us for an exciting FREE workshop where you will get to...
✅ Explore hands-on science and engineering exhibits
✅ Take part in a friendly LEGO Spike robot coding challenge
✅ Enjoy an exclusive view of the Mars Yard – home to prototype rovers from the ExoMars mission

Who are we reaching out to?
Families from communities who may face barriers to STEM engagement, including:
Low-income households
Ethnic minority groups
Rural communities
Girls and young women
Families with limited English proficiency
People with disabilities
Care-experienced children and young people

📅 Dates & Times:
Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 (5:00–7:00 PM)
Thursday, 8th January 2026 (5:00–7:00 PM)
Monday, 16th February 2026 (12:30–2:30 PM)
Wednesday, 18th February 2026 (10:00–12:30 PM or 12:30–3:00 PM)

If you think this is something your community would enjoy, please email [email protected] with your community name for more details.

16/11/2025

After the incredible success of last year’s event, we’re thrilled to announce that Crafty Chemistry at Christmas is returning, and tickets are now on sale!

Get ready for another festive day of hands-on science, creative crafts, and holiday magic. Don’t miss out—spaces fill up fast!

ChristmasEvents

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crafty-chemistry-at-christmas-tickets-1683887445679?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

13/11/2025

We are thrilled to be part of the next phase of Our World From Space!
Looking forward to inspiring diverse communities with the wonders of space science and its role in shaping a sustainable future.

https://www.sciencecentres.org.uk/news/asdc-awards-15-grants-for-our-world-from-space-phase-2-programme/