FAQ - Using this website

How can I benefit from joining a community?: Communities are places where National STEM Centre members may hold discussions, exchange ideas and resources. The communities may be used by individuals, school networks, and organisations supporting STEM education in the UK.

There are different types of communities to suit different uses. For more information on using communities please visit the ‘Help’ page.
How can I update my password, username, email address, or any other personal details?: When you are signed in, go to ‘My account’ and select ‘View/Edit’ from the left hand side of your dashboard page. Amend your details and save the new information.
How do I opt out of receiving communications from the National STEM Centre?: When you are signed in go to ‘My account’ and select ‘View/Edit’ from the left hand side of your dashboard page. At the bottom of page uncheck the ‘Newsletter’ box and save the information.

For help with managing communications from your National STEM Centre Webfeeds or communities please visit the 'Help' pages.
How do I register with the National STEM Centre website?: Select ‘Register’ at the very top of the webpage. Complete and submit the short online registration form. Shortly afterwards an automated email message will be sent to you asking you to confirm your registration.

If you do not receive an email message, it may be caught in your computer's 'junk mail' or 'spam' folder. If you still can't see the message, please contact us for assistance.
I've forgotten my password...: Select ‘Sign in’ from the very top of the webpage, then follow the instructions for forgotten passwords. You’ll be asked to provide the email address that you used to register with us. An automated message enabling you to reset your password will be sent to that email address. If you need more assistance please contact us.
What is the 'My account' page?: Once you have registered with the National STEM Centre, an individual ‘dashboard’ page is automatically created for you. This page helps you keep track of useful information, such as resources you have downloaded, and lists of resources that you have bookmarked (both in the eLibrary and across the web).

To find out more about how you can create resource lists please visit the ‘Help’ pages.