On 18th April, as part of an event called 'Igniting Future', members of our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Team hosted 'Study Higher', from Oxford Brookes University, for secondary school students from local counties.
The event was for young people, from Armed Forces families, to learn about careers and higher education, specifically targeting students in years 9 and 10. The focus was to look at science, technology, engineering or maths careers and roles, either in the Royal Air Force, or outside the military.
There were also discussions about the courses, which are available if interested in studying at a university level or degree apprenticeship. The event also included an interactive activity where the students built a wind turbine, the challenge was to produce the highest voltage with their turbine.
Study Higher is a partnership of universities, further education colleges and other stakeholders working together to provide young people with high quality impartial advice and guidance about education opportunities. Outreach Projects Manager from Study Higher, Claudia Lusardi said:
"The young people absolutely loved the wind turbine activity especially adding in a little bit of competition which always brings out the enthusiasm. They had to build it from scratch using the frame which they enjoyed. It was great for them to have the opportunity to talk to different members of the RAF about a variety of roles. Today has been a positive day for the students to have a practical hands-on experience."
Claudia Lusardi
Outreach Projects Manager for Study Higher
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