England (London)

14.06.2011

12.00pm - 2.00pm

The uptake of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects by young people is strategically important to the future economic competitiveness of the UK. It is also vital to the country's social development, with STEM skills increasingly required to help improve the quality of people's everyday lives. After a long period of decline, uptake of STEM subjects post-16 is currently rising and is projected to reach 2014 government targets. However, there continue to be several barriers to uptake at school, with notable gender, ethnic and socio-economic disparities.

This seminar, being held at the House of Commons, will feature keynote speeches from a number of leading experts in science education, focusing on the state of national STEM education and policies aimed at encouraging greater participation. It will provide an opportunity to discuss the various initiatives taking place and the policy challenges that lie ahead.

Venue: Atlee Suite, Portculis House, House of Commons.

Admission is open to all, but to attend please email postevents@parliament.uk.