Faculty of Science and Engineering Outreach Resource Library

Here you will find inspiring and educational resources to enhance your research into Science and Engineering at the University of Liverpool. Click the appropriate group to explore our curated collection of videos, external groups, posters, wider reading and more:

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For students

  • The Big Bang – “Discover exciting possibilities and connect to inspiring role models in STEM with the Big Bang. Young inventors and experimenters, future game-changers and lifesavers all develop and shine in The Big Bang Competition. Big Bang Digital showcases surprising ways to build a brighter, greener world and Big Bang at School helps teachers run their own inspiring STEM days.”

Visit The Big Bang

  • The Liverpool Scientific Podcast – “The award-winning podcast created and hosted by Cara Hawkins that meets the people behind the pioneering STEM research at the University of Liverpool.”

Visit The Liverpool Scientific Podcast

  • Libretexts – “LibreTexts is a non-profit organization committed to freeing the textbook from the limitations and costs of traditional textbooks. Our open and freely accessible LibreTexts provide a more engaging learning experience for students without the financial burden.”

Visit Libretexts

  • Professor Dave Explains – "My goal is to provide the best resource for self-education in existence. I've already covered a lot of subjects, but I plan to cover literally every single academic subject in the coming decade or two. My videos have just enough detail for high school and undergraduate students, but are visually engaging and general enough for the common viewer that just wants to learn a few things.”

Watch Professor Dave Explains on YouTube

  • Causeway Education: Wider reading for personal statements – “Research has shown that university admissions tutors think a paragraph about wider reading is the most valuable part of a personal statement. This page is here to help you find and talk about a piece of research or wider reading in your chosen subject.”

Visit Causeway Education

  • IntoUniversity – “IntoUniversity centres offer a safe space for young people to learn, explore and succeed, a welcoming and supportive home-from-home, located in young people’s neighbourhoods. Through after-school study sessions, mentoring meetings and our FOCUS programme which inspires and supports ambition, we provide the dedicated, long-term support that can break cycles of disadvantage.”

Visit IntoUniversity

  • Children’s University – “Children’s University is a charity that works in partnership with schools to develop a love of learning in children. We do this by encouraging and celebrating participation in extra-curricular activities in and outside of school.”

Visit Children's University

  • The Sutton Trust – “We fight for social mobility from birth to the workplace so that every young person – no matter who their parents are, what school they go to, or where they live – has the chance to succeed in life.”

Visit The Sutton Trust

  • Realising Opportunities – “RO is a unique collaboration of leading research-intensive universities working together to promote fair access to university and professions. We support some of the country’s brightest 16-19-year-olds through a structured programme of interventions designed to ensure they can be successful in their education and future career.”

Visit Realising Opportunities

  • All About STEM – “All About STEM do amazing things working with schools and businesses to promote exciting and rewarding Science, Technology Engineering and Maths opportunities, inspiring young people right across the North West!”

Visit All About STEM

  • UOL Physics on Tes – A level students can access newsletters and a guide on how to build your own cloud chamber for under £50.

UOL Physics on Tes

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For teachers

  • Neon – “Neon brings together the UK's best engineering experiences and inspiring careers resources to help teachers bring STEM to life with real-world examples of engineering, helping primary and secondary teachers to introduce their students to future STEM careers, raise their aspirations and explore the excitement of engineering through brilliant activities, inspiring case studies and supportive resources.”

Visit Neon

  • The Big Bang – “Discover exciting possibilities and connect to inspiring role models in STEM with the Big Bang. Young inventors and experimenters, future game-changers and lifesavers all develop and shine in The Big Bang Competition. Big Bang Digital showcases surprising ways to build a brighter, greener world and Big Bang at School helps teachers run their own inspiring STEM days.”

The Big Bang

  • MCS Projects – “MCS Projects Ltd raises the aspirations of young people through their involvement in events which enrich their knowledge of science, technology and languages. Through practical activities [such as at Science and Technology Challenge Days] they learn more about the applications of these subjects.”

Visit MCS Projects

  • STEM Learning – “At STEM Learning, our commitment to STEM education is part of everything we do. Whether that’s delivering teacher CPD (continuing professional development) in STEM subjects, bringing STEM role models into schools as part of the STEM Ambassador Programme or providing bespoke, long-term support for groups of schools in collaboration with companies through our ENTHUSE Partnerships, our aim is always the same – to provide a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK.”

Visit STEM Learning

  • The Ogden Trust – “The Ogden Trust aims to increase the uptake of physics post-16 by supporting physics education and engagement for all young people (4-18), particularly those in under-represented groups. The Trust supports schools, teachers, projects and programmes that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning.”

Visit The Ogden Trust

  • Tomorrow’s Engineers – “We’ve gathered a range of resources to help you to design and deliver engineering activities for young people or enhance your current offering. Here you’ll find practical support for delivery of both digital and face to face activity.”

Visit Tomorrow’s Engineers

  • UOL Physics on Tes – Teacher slides and lesson notes are available on both constituents of the atom and nuclear decay processes.

UOL Physics on Tes

A student chats with staff at an event

For all

  • The Big Bang - Discover exciting possibilities and connect to inspiring role models in STEM with the Big Bang. Young inventors and experimenters, future game-changers and lifesavers all develop and shine in The Big Bang Competition. Big Bang Digital showcases surprising ways to build a brighter, greener world and Big Bang at School helps teachers run their own inspiring STEM days.

The Big Bang

  • STEM Learning – “At STEM Learning, our commitment to STEM education is part of everything we do. Whether that’s delivering teacher CPD (continuing professional development) in STEM subjects, bringing STEM role models into schools as part of the STEM Ambassador Programme or providing bespoke, long-term support for groups of schools in collaboration with companies through our ENTHUSE Partnerships, our aim is always the same – to provide a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK.”

Visit STEM Learning

  • The Liverpool Scientific Podcast – “The award-winning podcast created and hosted by Cara Hawkins that meets the people behind the pioneering STEM research at the University of Liverpool.”

Visit The Liverpool Scientific Podcast

  • Professor Dave Explains – "My goal is to provide the best resource for self-education in existence. I've already covered a lot of subjects, but I plan to cover literally every single academic subject in the coming decade or two. My videos have just enough detail for high school and undergraduate students, but are visually engaging and general enough for the common viewer that just wants to learn a few things.”

Watch Professor Dave Explains on YouTube

  • IntoUniversity – “IntoUniversity centres offer a safe space for young people to learn, explore and succeed, a welcoming and supportive home-from-home, located in young people’s neighbourhoods. Through after-school study sessions, mentoring meetings and our FOCUS programme which inspires and supports ambition, we provide the dedicated, long-term support that can break cycles of disadvantage.”

Visit IntoUniversity

  • Children’s University – “Children’s University is a charity that works in partnership with schools to develop a love of learning in children. We do this by encouraging and celebrating participation in extra-curricular activities in and outside of school.”

Visit Children's University

  • The Sutton Trust – “We fight for social mobility from birth to the workplace so that every young person – no matter who their parents are, what school they go to, or where they live – has the chance to succeed in life.”

Visit The Sutton Trust

  • Realising Opportunities – “RO is a unique collaboration of leading research-intensive universities working together to promote fair access to university and professions. We support some of the country’s brightest 16-19-year-olds through a structured programme of interventions designed to ensure they can be successful in their education and future career.”

Visit Realising Opportunities

  • All About STEM – “All About STEM do amazing things working with schools and businesses to promote exciting and rewarding Science, Technology Engineering and Maths opportunities, inspiring young people right across the North West!”

Visit All About STEM

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