TechFest is proud to launch STEM on the Wind Farm, an exciting new initiative designed to give senior pupils across Scotland a hands-on introduction to one of the country’s fastest-growing and most vital sectors: renewable energy.
Building on the success of our long-established STEM in the Pipeline programme, this project challenges S6 pupils to step into the role of industry professionals and explore the real-world development of a wind farm, from initial concept through to full proposal.
Participating schools register teams of up to six students, who form a mock company and collaborate to design their own wind farm project. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the renewable energy sector, students take on roles that mirror real industry functions as they work through:
Each team produces a written proposal and presents their work at a final showcase event. Throughout the programme, students connect with industry professionals who provide mentorship and insight, helping them understand the breadth of STEM careers within the wind energy sector.
Introduction day at the University of Aberdeen:
Thursday 10th September
Report submission by email:
Friday 20th November
Presentation day:
Wednesday 9th December
If you have any questions about the project, please get in touch with Eve Nebbiolo at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
TechFest’s STEM Into Innovation was a free project-based learning programme divided into three phases: Phase 1, "Pioneers of Progress," Phase 2, "Innovation Masterclasses" and Phase 3, ‘’Innovation in Action’’.
Each phase of the project was independent and did not require completion of the previous phase.
The programme was designed to consider the rapid pace of technological advancement and the continued rise of the digital age.
As employers increasingly seek candidates with a passion for innovation where a strong interest in STEM plays a critical role, this programme aimed to cultivate and inspire that passion for innovation from the ground up.
With STEM at its core, STEM Into Innovation aimed to broaden students' understanding and appreciation of product design and innovation.
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We are currently seeking sponsorship for this programme and would welcome the opportunity to discuss it further.
Please contact Martha Gavan for more information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Get ready for a festive season full of fun!
Our Advent Calendar is packed with engaging videos and exciting STEM activities to bring joy and curiosity to your holidays.
We'd be grateful if you could please register here, before you join the 24 Days of STEM fun!
By taking part in 24 Days of STEM you are eligible to apply for your CREST STAR/SUPERSTAR Award. Please use the code: T22echFest56 to order your award certificates at no cost, which also supports TechFest.
So, have you registered?! Hit the image below and unlock your festive surprises!✨
24 Days of STEM is kindly sponsored by Wesco Anixter
Got questions? Contact Eve Nebbiolo via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
TechFest offers a variety of workshops that are suitable for teachers to lead in their classroom ast the time that suits them best. All the workshops are designed to provide an opportunity for pupils to engage in enjoyable and challenging activities.
Booking Information:
To receive the resources sign up here.
All registered teachers will then have the resource sent to them.
If you have not received an email, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The 2026 Youth Summit is a free event, for students aged 16-18. We are inviting teachers to sign up a maximum of 10 students to bring along to Energy Transition Skills Hub in October, to participate in this novel event focused on student voice.
Scotlands 2026 Youth Summit, the first of its kind to run in Scotland, invites young people for a day of discovery, debate and inspirational speakers explore the topic of the 2026 Christmas Lectures.
The day supports Curriculum for Excellence, giving pupils an opportunity to develop critical thinking, communication and evaluation skills, consider different perspectives and confidently express their own views.
Most importantly, their voices will be heard – discussions from the Youth Summits will help inform the Royal Institution’s 2026 Christmas Lectures.
Limited spaces available; register by 23rd September, 2026.
More information on the Christmas Lectures.
If you have any questions please get in touch with Kirsty Cranna on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Innovation in Action was a digital project and was available for S4 – S6 students from all across Scotland!
This programme gave secondary students a chance to design a smart, sustainable product or app that improved life for visually impaired people. The challenge required students to think creatively and develop a solution that was both practical and eco-friendly.
Whether it was a useful everyday tool, a game-changing app, or a clever new idea, designs needed to be well thought out, with consideration given to materials, costs, and how they could be produced. Concepts could be sketched by hand or created using CAD software.
Throughout the process, participants documented their ideas, research, and decisions in a project report, showing how their design evolved. Finally, all elements were brought together in a short, recorded presentation to share each vision with the judges.
The Innovation in Action programme aimed to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of design and sustainable manufacturing processes while fostering teamwork, technical writing, and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences, including those with visual impairments.
For more information about the programme, please email Wendy Findlay at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Maths into Hydrogen is a day where students get the chance to learn about how we can use Hydrogen, the most abundant element in our universe, to power our homes, cars, and schools.
The students work in teams to work through mathematical problems within the current energy industry, and calculate the energy requirements for a village. They learn about the infrastructure required, make their own Hydrogen gas with an electrolysis experiment, and put into practise how a Hydrogen fuel cell works to power our vehicles. With all of this in mind, they use a map of the village to plan where the facilities should be built so that the village can produce enough and sustainably run off green Hydrogen.
Maths into Hydrogen was kindly sponsored by bp and hosted by OEUK.
Quotes from Pupils:
“It's more enjoyable than expected while on the topic of maths, physics & chemistry” – Lochside Pupil
“My awareness of careers within the energy industry was raised by a lot” – Lochside Pupil
Make sure to sign up to our mailing list to find out when these events are open to nominations for your school!
Maths into Wind is a great day where students can delve into the specifics of how wind turbines work and what factors affect the electrical energy output. They students are in groups of up to 6 pupils and in their teams will use maths to calculate the energy requirement for a village, and then get hands on with an experiment to determine the factors which influence the electricity production from a wind turbine.
Through mathematical analysis and experimentation, the teams are tasked with coming up with a solution to power the village using wind turbines, taking into consideration the size of the turbines; the land required for each turbine; and where these would be positioned in the village.
Maths into Wind was kindly sponsored by Stromar and hosted by Fraserburgh College.
Quotes from Pupils:
“The wind turbine experiment showing the blades and windspeed, I also liked the tour of NESCOL, as it shows what's at my college” – Fraserburgh Pupil
“I have learnt a lot today about wind turbines and I loved it” – Fraserburgh Pupil
Make sure to sign up to our mailing list to find out when these events are open to nominations for your school!
