Showcasing STEM ideas
Top young STEM innovators and finalists from The Big Bang Competition 2025 were invited to Westminster as part of Big Bang at Parliament. They met with MPs and Peers and showcased their impressive projects.
20 students from 8 schools across the country joined the event which celebrates young people's creativity and innovation in STEM. They were joined by parliamentarians, guests from the engineering and technology community. Siemens supported the event, alongside their continued support of the technology stream of The Big Bang Competition.
Completing this project taught me that real growth happens when you challenge yourself with something unfamiliar. Entering The Big Bang Competition pushed me to step outside my comfort zone and develop both soft and hard skills that I know will support me in the future.
— Grace Palmer, WMG Academy of Engineering
Creating connections for young people
Vidyashri Karwa from Wycombe High School displayed her project 'An AI prototype to help with waste management across the globe'. She said, "It's been absolutely surreal. Here I am in Parliament today! I've met so many people that share similar interests to me and are interested in my project. I've really increased my passion for engineering."
Timi Banjo, from Queen Elizabeth School in Barnet, showcased his project ‘Multi-Table’, which was awarded runner-up in the senior engineering category. Timi commented, “It’s been an amazing experience talking to loads of parliamentarians and people from engineering companies – hearing about their innovations and telling them about mine.”
Grace Palmer, a T Level student from WMG Academy of Engineering in Solihull, gave an inspiring speech, saying “Completing this project taught me that real growth happens when you challenge yourself with something unfamiliar. Entering The Big Bang Competition pushed me to step outside my comfort zone and develop both soft and hard skills that I know will support me in the future.”
The Big Bang Competition is open for entries, submit by 4 March 2026.