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…
Meet the Algae
In this film, scientists at Cambridge University take a closer look at algae and examine its potential as a renewable source of energy. In the near future algae could be used as a sustainable, carbon neutral biofuel. Alison Smith, Professor of plant biochemistry, explains that algae make a large contribution to global carbon dioxide…
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: 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…
Technicians from the Science and Technology Facilities Council
In this video from the Gatsby Foundation, a variety of technicans working for branches of the Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC) describe how they came to be in their jobs, what they do and how much they enjoy their work. Separate videos give an overview the specialised work that apprentice technicians do and the…
Technicians from Augusta Westland
Augusta Westland is a very large company in the aircraft industry employing people with a wide range of skills. In these videos, staff describe how vitally important technicans are to their business, why they employ apprentices and the appreciation of their work from all levels of staff. Training allows apprentices to learn from…
Technicians from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
These videos from the Gatsby Foundation describe the work of pharmacy technicans in a hospital trust. Staff describe the training and support that trainee technicans are given, leading to professional qualifications. This hands-on and practical route to qualifying shows that there is an alternative to going to university which can…
Technicians from URT Ltd
In these video resources from the Gatsby Foundation, staff at Universal Race Technology (URT Ltd) describe how important technicians are to the work that they do. The company trains their own technicians so that they can work with the specific cutting edge materials, technologies and processes that are used within the company. Apprentice…
Physics Lives
These videos from the Institute of Physics look at the innovations made by four physicists and their potential impact on society. Air apparent asks the question “What if you could see the pollution around you?”. Mark Richards has developed a way to measure pollution using ultra-violet light. Each pollutant has its…
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…
Alison Foster: a Chemist in the World of Plants
Alison Foster has combined her education in Chemistry with her love of plants to engage in some exciting projects at the University of Oxford Botanic Gardens. This Catalyst article gives a profile of her career choices, and introduces a public engagement activity called Chemistry in the Garden. Alison began her career in the pharmaceutical…
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…
Julian Ma: Pharmaceuticals from Plants Researcher
Produced by Science & Plants for Schools (SAPS), these materials look at the work of the plant biologist, Julian Ma. Through seeing how natural and genetically-modified plants can produce medicines, students gain a greater understanding of the career opportunities available in plant biology. Julian is Professor of Molecular…
Jonathan Kendon: Conservation Biotechnologist
Produced by Science & Plants for Schools (SAPS), these materials look at the work of conservation biotechnologist, Jonathan Kendon. Through investigating the effects of human activity on the environment, students gain a greater understanding of the career opportunities available in ecology and plant biology. Jonathan is a…
Amy Eycott: Landscape Ecologist
Produced by Science & Plants for Schools (SAPS), these materials look at the work of landscape ecologist, Amy Eycott. Through investigating habitats and biodiversity, students gain a greater understanding of the career opportunities available in ecology and biology. Amy works for the Forestry Commission. Her work includes…
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.…
Beverley Glover: Plant Research Scientist
Produced by Science & Plants for Schools (SAPS), these materials look at the work of plant research scientist, Beverley Glover. Through activities based around plant adaptations, students gain a greater understanding of the career opportunities available in plant biology. Beverley Glover is a lecturer and research scientist…
Tomorrow's Engineers
Produced for the Big Bang by EngineeringUK, these notes complement the Tomorrow’s Engineers careers resources and highlight some key points that can be considered when talking to young people about engineering careers. The materials include information and guidance about topics such as • The demand for engineers •…
Engineering Careers Postcards
Produced by EngineeringUK for the Big Bang, these materials contain information about careers in engineering on postcard-style printable resources. A range of careers are covered. These include: Cash in your pocket Describes how computer engineers are responsible for designing and producing systems that allow instant access to…
Engineering Careers Posters
Produced for Big Bang, these EngineeringUK posters showcase a range of careers that use engineering skills. These resources contain three printable posters: Engineering cars Nazia Ali, a Product Development Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, describes her job. She explains how engineers are involved in many stages of the design,…
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…
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