This Icy World
Cambridge University glaciologist Professor Julian Dowdeswell has spent three years of his life in the Polar Regions. As Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge, this film follows him to Greenland and the Antarctic as his research reveals the challenges we all face from climate change. He…
The Emotional Computer
Can computers understand emotions? Can computers express emotions? Can they feel emotions? This video, from the University of Cambridge, examines the research of Professor Peter Robinson exploring how emotions can be used to improve interaction between humans and computers. The research team is collaborating closely with Professor…
Just Add Water
Rotifers are microscopic animals that survive against all the odds. This film follows Dr Alan Tunnacliffe, award-winning Cambridge researcher at the Institute of Biotechnology, as he tests their super-powers by draining 90% of the water in their microscopic bodies, heats them to boiling point and freezes them in liquid nitrogen. He…
Sticky Feet
This video features Chris Clemente, from Cambridge University, who is studying the mechanisms that ants and other insects (especially cockroaches) use to walk down as well as up walls. Ants have incredibly sticky feet. With them they can hang onto ceilings, whilst carrying 100 times their body weight. But if they are stuck…
STEM Careers Review 2010
This review of STEM careers, led by John Holman, was funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation in February 2010. The review covered provision of STEM careers education, information, advice and guidance in England. The report focused on secondary and further education, but recommended the need to commence careers related work from…
Case Study: Ewan Bloomfield - Energy Consultant
In this case study, Ewan Bloomfield explains how he came to be an energy consultant. He describes what attracted him to the job, his education history and what gives him job satisfaction. He then talks about seeing how his work affects people's lives, especially when working within developing countries across the world. He…
Case Study: Ella Sprung - Editorial and Production Assistant
In this case study, Ella Sprung, explains how she came to work as an engineer. She describes her ambitions when younger, her education history and the role models who inspired her. She then talks about seeing how her work affects people's lives, especially when working within developing countries across the world. She is now…
Case Study: Gita Patel - Financial Controller
In this case study, Gita Patel explains how she came to be a financial controller. She describes her ambitions when younger, her education history and the role models who inspired her. She then talks about seeing how her work affects people's lives. Having travelled widely, she is able to see how the organisation that she works…
Case Study: Lucho Osorio - International Co-ordinator
In this case study, Lucho Osorio explains how he came to be an International Co-ordinator working in the Practical Action Markets and Livelihood programme. He describes his ambitions when younger, his education history and how he got where he is today. He then describes the tasks that give him the most job satisfaction and talks…
Case Study: Olivia Comberti - Digital Design Consultant
In this case study, Olivia Comberti explains how she came to be a digital design consultant. She describes her ambitions when younger, her education history and the role models who inspired her. She then talks about seeing how her work affects people's lives, especially when working within developing countries across the world. She…
Science
In this video from Teachers TV, Science teacher Nichola Offer uses a range of techniques to help her students think about STEM related careers. In a lesson based on in vitro fertilisation(IVF), Nicola invites the school nurse to support the activities and talk about her work. In a role play activity, the Year Eight students think…
Information, Advice and Guidance
In this video from Teachers TV, science teacher Angalika Newton is eager to promote careers in science to her students. Angalika works with Head of Careers Lorette Parker to plan a lesson to introduce the kinds of jobs that studying science can lead to. Their plans include bringing outside visitors into the school, giving advice…
Role Models and Work Placements
In this Teachers TV video, a group of STEM ambassadors visit Bradfield School in Sheffield to share their stories with a group of Year Nine girls. As a lesson starter the students take part in an exercise aimed at combating some of the stereotypical images of STEM related careers. The ambassadors then take questions from the…
Economic Wellbeing
In this Teachers TV programme, staff at Riddlesdown High School in South London are taking steps to encourage students to study science, mathematics and technology. Students at the school participate in a role play as members of a residents' association. During the activity they discuss a proposal to build a pharmaceutical…
Equality and Diversity
This Teachers TV video shows two secondary schools in Blackburn as they explore STEM careers by encouraging their students to take a hands-on approach to learning. Witton Park High School takes a workshop for Year Eight girls which aims to make students aware of gender stereotypes and encourage girls into engineering. The girls…
A Day in the Life of UK Space Scientists and Engineers
These videos provide an insight into the working lives of seven different space scientists and engineers in the UK. Each video has an associated file with suggested ideas of how you could use the videos in a lesson, posing questions to the students based on the videos and presenting ideas for research projects and class activities. Mat…
James Seymour: Product Manager
Produced by Science & Plants for Schools (SAPS), these materials look at the work of product manager, James Seymour. Through investigating organic food crops and horticulture, students gain a greater understanding of the career opportunities available in plant biology. James is a manager in a herb growing company and uses…
Jess Chu: Plant Science Researcher
Produced by Science & Plants for Schools (SAPS), these materials look at the work of plant research scientist, Jess Chu. Through investigating vitamin C in plants, students gain a greater understanding of the career opportunities available in plant biology. Jess is looking into the anticancer properties of the rainforest plants.…
STEM Rap
Written and performed by the rap artist Oort Kuiper, for the National HE STEM programme, this short musical rap is intended to inform students about the careers possible following the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects (STEM). The rap contains references to a range of careers including healthcare,…
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Sarah Barnacle - Assistant Front of House Manager
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Sarah Barnacle, Assistant Front of House Manager at Bettys, will give students an overview of her role and a good understanding of a typical day. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Sarah answers the questions below: 1. What is the role of Assistant…
Clare Nixon - Branch Manager
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Clare Nixon, Branch Manager at Bettys, will give students an overview of her role and a good understanding of a typical day. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Clare answers the questions below: 1. What is the role of the Branch Manager at Bettys? 2.…
Bryony Anderson - Marketing Analyst
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Briony Anderson, Marketing Analyst at Bettys, will give students an overview of her role and a good understanding of the importance of market research in the food industry. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Bryony answers the questions below: 1.…
Sara Edmund - Trainee Team Leader
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Sara Edmund, Trainee Team Leader at Bettys, will give students an overview of her role and the skills she needs to do the job. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Sara answers the questions below: 1. How did you come to work at Bettys? 2. What did…
Richard Jones - Cookery School Manager
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Richard Jones, Cookery School Manager at Bettys, will give students an overview of his role and a good understanding of a typical day. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Richard answers the questions below: 1. Can you describe your career path? 2.…
Rhoda Bowers - Technical Manager
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Rhoda Bowers, Technical Manager at Bettys, will give students an overview of her role and a good understanding of food safety practices in this industry. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Rhoda answers the questions below: 1.What did you want to…
Paul Gray - Bakehouse Manager
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Paul Gray, Bakehouse Manager at Bettys, will give students an overview of his role and a good understanding of a typical day. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Paul answers the questions below: 1. What is the role of the Bakehouse Manager? 2.…
Martin Dellar - Purchasing Manager
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Martin Dellar, Purchasing Manager at Bettys, will give students an overview of the sourcing and all of the commercial negotiations and supply chain aspects of all the raw materials and packaging that go into producing products in the Bakery. The interview is presented as a series…
Martin Clover - Catering Training Manager
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Martin Clover, Catering Training Manager at Bettys, will give students information on the type of training available in the food industry and the skills that are needed for a successful career. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Martin answers the…
Jo Crebin - Bakery Director
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Jo Crebin, Bakery Director at Bettys, will give students an understanding of her role in being responsible for the 300 different products being produced everyday and the 150 staff working in the Bakery. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Jo answers…
Jessica Craven - Assistant Catering Manager
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Jessica Craven, Assistant Catering Manager at Bettys, will give students an overview of her role and a good understanding of a typical day. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Jessica answers the questions below: 1. What does your job involve on…
Helen Proudfoot - Confectionary Leader
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with Helen Proudfoot, Confectionery Leader at Bettys, will give students an overview of her role and a good understanding of a typical day. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which Helen answers the questions below: 1. What is your role at Bettys? 2. What…
David Lofthouse - Cafe Cook
Produced by Bettys & Taylors, this interview with David Lofthouse, Cafe Cook at Bettys of Harrogate, will give students a good understanding of what it is like to work in a professional kitchen. The interview is presented as a series of short clips, in which David answers the questions below: 1. What's the difference…
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