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STEM in Higher Education

STEM in Higher Education. Dr Phil Hanna Computer Science. Dr Geoff Cunningham Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. STEM Engagement. Scholarships Parents’ evenings Work placements School visits STEM event support Employer led degrees Teacher forums Employer forums STEM Academy

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STEM in Higher Education

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  1. STEM in Higher Education Dr Phil Hanna Computer Science Dr Geoff Cunningham Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

  2. STEM Engagement • Scholarships • Parents’ evenings • Work placements • School visits • STEM event support • Employer led degrees • Teacher forums • Employer forums • STEM Academy • Bring IT On • RCUK Inspiring Lives

  3. Growth in STEM

  4. Student Retention (First Year, by Department)

  5. Exemplar MEng/BEng/BScComputer Science MEng/BEngSoftware Engineering BScBusiness Information Technology BScComputing Information Technology

  6. Exemplar A doubling of undergraduate computing intake Increased student quality (Tariff score) Growth in Applications

  7. We play one part in a much wider effort. Media DEL Employers Skills/Sector Bodies Universities Critical density seems to have been achieved.

  8. School outreach Employer collaboration School visits Social media Degree marketing and conversion Events for kids

  9. The Way Forward • Even more collaboration • Maximise the benefits of collaboration • e.g. ICT SAN, QUB/DEL/Employer Scholarships • Engagement with schools • Supporting subject teachers • Engaging careers teachers

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