Defence STEM Partnerships
Practical STEM education for schools and commissioned programmes across the UK, planned around the audience, location and agreed programme scope.
Delivery options
Practical STEM delivery for schools and programmes
For schools
School-focused STEM workshops
Hands-on workshops with specialist equipment, year-group guidance and planning information.
See funded workshopsSee how this runs in practice, 2018 to 2026: Read the RAF Youth & STEM case study
For commissioners
Coordinated programme delivery
A consistent programme planned around the agreed audience, locations and STEM themes.
Discuss a STEM ProgrammeSee how this ran in practice, 2023 to 2026: Read the Defence Nuclear EKO case study
What a funded workshop looks like
Workshop Themes
Defence STEM Workshop Topics
All workshops can be contextualised for defence audiences with real-world STEM applications.
Aerospace & Flight
Drone programming, flight principles, and aerospace engineering workshops.
Drone Coding WorkshopY5–Y13Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Robot building and programming linked to defence applications.
Robotics workshopsCybersecurity
Cryptography, codebreaking, and online safety inspired by military communications.
Cybersecurity & Cryptography WorkshopY4–Y9AI & Data
Artificial intelligence and data science with defence context.
AI & Machine Learning WorkshopY4–Y11Engineering Design
3D design, CAD, and manufacturing linked to defence engineering.
3D Design & CAD Printing WorkshopY3–Y7Leadership & Teamwork
STEM challenges that develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
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For schools
Is your school eligible for a funded workshop?
Funded opportunities vary. Check current availability and eligibility before planning around a funded place.
How It Works
Partnership Process
From strategic planning to impact reporting in four stages.
- 1
Strategic Planning
We work with your STEM engagement team to plan the programme.
- 2
School Selection
We identify and engage eligible schools in your target areas.
- 3
Workshop Delivery
Our team delivers the agreed branded workshop with the specialist equipment specified in the proposal. Venue requirements are confirmed before booking.
- 4
Impact Reporting
Full programme data with reach, outcomes, and impact analysis.
Have questions about defence partnerships? See our defence FAQ