Local STEM inspiration

Join in with Big Bang on Location!

Explore local careers in STEM at 2 locations across the UK as part of a brand-new pilot event. The free to attend event is the perfect opportunity to open students' eyes to exciting STEM careers.

Take part in hands-on activities, learn more about local issues and careers and meet inspiring STEM role models.

Big Bang on Location is piloting 2 events in:

  • Grimsby, supported by Orsted and RWE
  • Rugby, supported by IChemE

Big Bang on Location events are open to young people in the UK in state-funded primary and secondary education.

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On Location in Grimsby

  • Monday 4 November
  • Grimsby Town Hall
  • Years 7 to 9

Join in at Big Bang on Location! Discover the engineering behind renewable energy with Orsted and RWE.

Schools are invited to attend a free pilot programme at the Grimsby Town Hall, with young people in years 7 to 9 from local schools. Come along to learn more about careers within renewable energy industry and the career pathways into engineering.    

The event will be hosted on Monday 4 November 2024 and schools can register for a free 2 hour session:

  • 10am to 12 noon
  • 1pm to 3pm

Get stuck in with hands-on activities, careers panels, a chance to meet STEM professionals and much more.

Register by 11 October

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On Location in Rugby

  • Thursday 14 November
  • IChemE office, Rugby
  • Years 6 to 12

Join in at Big Bang on Location! Discover the engineering behind chemical and process engineering with IChemE.

Schools are invited to attend a free pilot programme at the IChemE office in Rugby, with young people in years 6 to 12 from local schools. Come along to learn more about careers within chemical engineering and the career pathways into engineering.    

The event will be hosted on Thursday 14 November 2024 and schools can register for a free 2 hour session:

  • 10am to 12 noon
  • 1pm to 3pm

Get stuck in with hands-on activities, careers panels, a chance to meet STEM professionals and much more.

Register by Friday 11 October 

Contact us

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Why attend?

This event supports you to reach Gatsby Benchmarks in your career programming, increases young people’s knowledge of local employers, as well as the exciting engineering and technological advancements in their area.   

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About IChemE

With over 30,000 members, IChemE (The Institution of Chemical engineers) is the globally-recognised qualifying body for chemical, biochemical and process engineers. As a body, IChemE works to improve and advance the contributions of chemical engineers for the benefit of our society. Let the Chemical engineers show you the huge range of industries that you could work in from energy, to food, to water and healthcare as chemical engineers across the globe strive to engineer a sustainable world.

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Venue details

Join IChemE on Location at the IChemE office in: Davis Building, Railway Terrace, Rugby, CV21 3HQ