Women in STEM – Peatland ACTION leads the way
NatureScot (8 March 2024) celebrated International Women’s Day with some good news! This post shares the fact that 50% of the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) focussed jobs at NatureScot Peatland ACTION are currently held by women. This bucks the UK statistics, where currently less than 30% of these kinds [...]
STEM learning events March 2024 – free to book!
STEM Nation EXPO: Celebrating Success, Inspiring Innovation 1000 to 1400 on Wednesday 06 March, Glasgow City Chambers A fun hands-on event for learners & practitioners from primary, ELC, ASN, secondary and CLD sectors This is a fantastic opportunity for practitioners and young people to connect with award-winning STEM Nation schools, [...]
Rise of the Machines for Peatland Restoration
Scotland’s Nature (26 January 2024) describes how the NatureScot’s Peatland ACTION is piloting a training scheme to help more people develop skills in practical peatland restoration. This aims to mitigate climate change and halt Scotland’s biodiversity loss.
Future Proofing Young People for Green Careers
As we work towards a greener society, we need to equip our young people with the necessary skills to take up the new roles to achieve that. Join this free event: Future Proofing Young People for Green Careers: Business Breakfast Tickets, Thu 30 Nov 2023 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
Royal Society grant scheme, green skills, and other resources
The Royal Society have announced the next deadline for their Partnership Grants Scheme is 30 November. Funding of up to £3000 is available. The next information sessions take place on the 9th and 22nd November. https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/partnership-grants/ . Check out their engagement map for those schools already engaged across Scotland. Many [...]
Geoscience jobs posters
The Geological Society of Scotland offer Geoscience for the future jobs poster.
Green careers hub
The Green Careers Hub from IEMA provides access to information and opportunities around 'green' skills, jobs and careers.
Green careers in agriculture
The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) share information on the types of green careers available in the food and farming sector. This RHET page includes more information about green careers, and further links.
