The Engineer 'n' Our Lives programme aims to help children appreciate how the skills they learn in school are used by engineers in real life.
Live Wire Productions, in partnership with Techfest and supported by industry professionals, has successfully delivered the Engineer 'n' Our Lives programme to over 4000 pupils since 2012. Each child is asked to complete four 20-30 minute challenges based on the Curriculum for Excellence.
By successfully completing these challenges, the pupils will recognise that they have used the same skills that engineers use in their day-to-day work. The challenges require the children to follow a brief, meet deadlines, solve problems and use teamwork, all while improving their knowledge - and thinking just like professional engineers!
All challenges are age-specific and the kit and materials provided crossover with the learning spectrum of Aural, Visual and Kinaesthetic learning. For example, the challenges link an art class to civil engineering, a drama class to electrical engineering, a maths class to design engineering and a science materials class to chemical engineering.
For more information about Engineer 'N' Our Lives, please get in touch! contact us
Kingsford Primary School Celebration Event 2014, sponsored by Chevron.
"Overall, the Engineering Week in our school was a big success. Each class teacher had a challenge booklet and CPD input prior to the event. The Engineering Week began with Engineers from the sponsor visiting the School and working with all classes along with the Live Wire staff. Each class had to do a Design, Properties, Prototype and Process challenge."
Staff Feedback from Milltimber Primary School
"The children and staff enjoyed the week and found the experience very valuable. Some children, particularly some of our ASN and some of our harder to reach children, were very engaged with the tasks and it showed some of their creative skills."
Sarah Webb, Headteacher at Fernielea Primary School
The week-long festival programme offers pupils the opportunity to interact with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Teachers, classroom assistants and parent helpers are also invited to attend the programme which offers a wide range of STEM workshops, presentations and shows all correlating with the Curriculum for Excellence.
For more information about TechFest's Early Years and Primary School Programme, please get in touch! contact us
"Interesting, fantastic, awesome, fun, exciting. Well-explained and in a manner all pupils could understand and contribute."
Teacher, Lumsden P1-7
"Excellent workshop - children were motivated and encouraged to take part. Very much aimed at their capabilities. Learning was fun."
Teacher, Rhynie P3-5
"It was extremely helpful to get the notes on these experiments. The children are looking forward to trying some themselves."
Teacher, Lumsden P1-7
Please take the time to let us know your suggestions and comments. We love to hear about how much fun you had at one of our events. Below are some of our favourite comments that have made us smile!
"Great Techfest events. Really enjoyed the variety and different locations. Opening event was very interesting."
"Loved it all but especially H2O and STEM Wheel of Science. Son enjoyed Lego Robot. Helpful and friendly volunteers."
"Great event. Very friendly and professional assistants and specialists introducing science. Fantastic opportunity for kids to experience science."
By championing the promotion of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities that engage, challenge, inform and inspire the young people of Scotland it will contribute to the nation having a STEM-rich knowledge economy and being recognised as a STEM-literate society.
To promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities to young people and the wider community.
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Schools, colleges, industry, government and the community are our clients. We nurture strong relationships with them and welcome feedback to ensure our operation remains focused on their needs.
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TechFest's vision, mission and values all reflect our commitment and understanding, borne from knowledge and experience, of what is required to be successful designing, developing and delivering schools engagement projects.
TechFest has an enviable record of engagement with schools in the North-East and throughout Scotland. This is reflected in our level of activity, reputation and knowledge of the education community in each of the 32 Local Authority areas.
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TechFest Public Programme involves a series of talks, tours, workshops and shows, all promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to the wider community.
The Public Programme aims to appeal to a large and diverse audience through talks, shows, tours, activities and workshops that take place in venues across the North East area.
The programme involves a stimulating and large variety of events and activities. Local scientists, experts, academics and industry professionals are invited to communicate their knowledge and passion for STEM subjects.
Our 2019 Public Programme was a huge success with presenters such as Foxdog Studios, Simon Watt and Matthew Tosh. Talks and Demonstrations were provided by Universities and other institutions, local industry and businesses
Public Programme Participants:
"Very informative but also presented in a way that made it enjoyable and funny despite covering a serious topic."
"I would like to express my appreciation for this festival and all events organised, as it makes a huge difference within the local community. Good event, great ideas!"
"A good variety of talks etc. We wish we had time to go to more of them!"
This 5-day programme, devoted to primary schools and early year's settings in the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire area. Pupils, teachers. classroom assistant and parent helpers are invited to attend this week-long programme which offers a wide range of STEM workshops, presentations, and shows which all correlate with the Curriculum for Excellence.
Details for 2021 to be announced!
To achieve this, we work in partnership and collaboration across all sectors to ensure our programmes are embedded into our community. Working together to achieve inspiration and education for young people and our audience couldn't be possible without their support and sponsorship.
We work with around 55, 000 people over the course of our year through a wide range of activities and with a growing list of supporters, our audience keeps expanding across Scotland.
If you would like to know more about our supporters or how TechFest can link to your organisation, please contact Dr Martha Gavan by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Proud to be a STEM Nation Award Supporter
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Annual Reviews:
2020 (click here)
2021 (click here)
2022 (click here)
1. The yearly TechFest Festiva
2. TechFest Early Years and Primary Outreach
3. TechFest Secondary Outreach
4. Secondary Outreach – STEM in Action
5. CREST Awards
Through these routes and other routes, we fulfil our aim to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths by:
TechFest’s MISSION STATEMENT reflects its commitment and understanding; borne from knowledge and experience of what is required to be successful in designing, developing and delivering schools engagement projects. TechFest has an enviable record of engagement with schools in the North-East and throughout Scotland. This is reflected in our level of activity, reputation and knowledge of the education community in each of the 32 Local Authority areas. With over 20 years’ experience in promoting STEM subjects we are in the unique position to identify effective activities and measure impact.
We continually evaluate and assesses the impact of its operation – the quality, relevance and delivery. Advice, guidance and feedback are sought from education professionals, participants, providers and pupils. This is then reflected in the development and future delivery in all areas of our operation. The TechFest team are highly motivated, dedicated and skilled. Each member of staff has a range of relevant skills, qualifications and knowledge including science degrees, communication, experience in event management, accounts, performing arts, presentation training; in the charity, voluntary, private and public sectors.
The most significant resources that TechFest has in the delivery of a successful project are its:
TechFest is renown in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland for its annual festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics which is highly regarded as a key event within education, industry and the wider community.
TechFest works with a range of sponsors to provide an accessible, diverse and entertaining programme for everyone to get involved in!
Check out Education to find out more about the learning activities and programmes we deliver to schools!
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