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Partners

We work with five partners, who are experts on raising interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The National Science Academy (NSA) partners are:  The Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth; the National Botanic Garden of Wales; Techniquest Cardiff; Techniquest Glyndŵr; and Wales Institute of Mathematical and Computational Sciences.

These organisations are ‘hubs’ of STEM outreach activity. The hubs meet regularly and advise the Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales on STEM activity. A representative of the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales attends the meetings.

The hubs also deliver a range of STEM projects themselves.

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), Machynlleth

CAT is an education and visitor centre which demonstrates practical solutions for sustainability. It offers a free information service on all aspects of sustainable living. The Education Department arranges school programmes tied in with the National Curriculum. There is a range of residential courses - from weekends to a year-long MSc. For schools, teachers, adults and families.

You can find out more at the CAT website (external link).

National Botanic Garden of Wales (NBGW), Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire

NBGW’s science programme concentrates on two areas: what we can do for plants and what plants can do for us. It concentrates on the biodiversity of Wales and the UK and the medicinal properties of plants and natural products. NBGW runs a wide variety of curriculum-linked programmes and courses for schools and colleges on site and in school. There is also a range of lifelong learning opportunities activities for all ages and abilities. For schools, teachers, adults and families.

You can find out more at the NBGW website (external link).

Techniquest Cardiff

Techniquest is an educational charity, established in 1986. Its mission is to engage people with science, maths, engineering and technology and to motivate them to learn more. For schools, teachers, adults and families.

You can find out more at the Techniquest website (external link).

Techniquest Glyndŵr (TQG), Wrexham

TQG is North Wales's largest science discovery centre. Established in 2002, TQG is a permanent base where people and schools can engage with science, technology, engineering and maths. For schools, teachers, adults and families.

You can find out more at the Techniquest Glyndŵr website (external link).

Wales Institute of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (WIMCS)

WIMCS is based at Swansea University. It provides activities around Wales for a variety of groups and ages to raise interest in maths. For schools, teachers, adults.

You can find out more at the WIMCS website (external link).