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STEM Careers resources Light Up the World, Age 11-14 years This unit is based around the issue of providing light for people in developing countries who do not have access to mains electricity as an example of a possible career path that D&T might lead to. Light up the World, a humanitarian organisation based at the University of Calgary, is used throughout the project as an example of this type of work in action in the real world. Pupils are given a design...
Designing 132 Online PDF, Designing 132 | Winter 2025 Designing magazine showcases excellence in design across all phases of education, from primary schools to universities, alongside commercial and industrial practice. Each issue highlights how design thinking, making and creativity connect education, industry and society. This Winter 2025 issue explores how Design & Technology equips young people with the skills, mindsets and values needed for a rapidly changing world. From sustainable materials and circular design to graduate journeys, enterprise, policy influence and iconic products,...
Climate change and sustainability education in England, A new report highlights the importance of addressing the climate and nature crises in schools as the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges. Leading climate scientists have warned that many of Earth’s “vital signs” are at record-breaking extremes, with global warming projections for 2100 still pointing to a dangerous 2.7°C increase. This path threatens to exacerbate extreme weather events, including increased flooding risks for over 10,000 English primary and secondary schools – a...
Projects on a Page: Key Stage 1 pack of five project planners 2023, Projects on a Page: Key Stage 1 pack of five project planners This item is a download. Five project planners taken from the full Projects on a Page pack covering the following aspects: • Food: Preparing fruit and vegetables • Textiles: Templates and joining • Mechanisms: Sliders and levers, Wheels and axles • Structures: Freestanding structures This pack of five planners, updated...
Successful STEM, First published 2012 These resources include five projects which aim to inspire D&T and Science teachers to run collaborative projects between the two subjects and ensure that you can successfully deliver a STEM project to enhance the learning of your students. These examples were first taught by D&T teachers, however all rely on knowledge, resources and equipment from Science departments. Each has an introductory page, summaries of the D&T, Science and Maths aspects covered, details of the project and
Curriculum Review Response, The long-awaited curriculum review led by Professor Becky Francis is generating anticipation within the design and technology education community. The Association has actively contributed to this process, collaborating on a joint paper with the Design Council, NSEAD, and other organisations. We have now submitted our own curriculum review response informed by feedback from over 200 teachers and work with external organisations. You can read the full report here. There is widespread agreement that the existing curriculum requires substantial reform.
Part one of two, Hethersett Academy , In the second of our focus podcasts within a specific school, we are delighted to bring you 'Designed for Life' in conversation with Hethersett Academy in East Anglia. Listen here Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music The intention within these podcasts is to provide listeners with a complete 360 journey around the design and technology department in the school, with interviews and thoughts from students,...
Primary D&T roadshow to boost classroom confidence, A new hands-on professional development opportunity is set to support primary teachers in strengthening their approach to design & technology, with the upcoming Primary D&T Roadshow arriving this June. Strengthen your primary D&T skills Taking place on the 23rd June 2026 at the National STEM Learning Centre, this one-day course is a collaboration between STEM Learning and the Design & Technology Association. It has been carefully designed to help teachers feel more confident in both subject...
Smart mouthguards in rugby, As the Six Nations Championship gets underway, rugby’s power and precision are on full display but behind the tackles, technology is helping make the game safer. Smart mouthguards, fitted with tiny sensors, are now giving players and coaches real-time data on impacts, offering a new layer of protection on the pitch. From design to innovation Creating a mouthguard that protects teeth, fits comfortably, houses sensors and transmits reliable data is a real-world design challenge. Engineers and biomechanists worked with...
Nurgul Yardim Mericliler, Dr. Nurgul Yardim Mericliler is an architectural designer, researcher, and independent curator. She is currently a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Oxford Brookes University, working on the ENACT 15mC and UMALTRAN projects. These projects focus on co-creating with communities using AR/VR and understanding mobility and activity in neighbourhoods. Nurgul holds a Bachelor of Architecture, an MSc in Interdisciplinary Urban Design, and a PhD in Communications. Her research focuses on makerspaces as a dynamic social phenomenon with case studies in London, exploring makers, their communities, and physical spaces. She...
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