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Engineering Experience Northern Ireland
Imagine your child spending a few days surrounded by creativity, innovation and like-minded peers - all while building skills that will last a lifetime. That’s what our Engineering Experience Northern Ireland residential course offers. Designed for students in Years 9 & 10 in the NI School System (Year 8 & 9 Eng/Wal, S2/S3 Scotland), this programme is perfect for curious minds who love to explore, problem-solve and dream big.
Imagine your child spending a few days surrounded by creativity, innovation and like-minded peers - all while building skills that will last a lifetime. That’s what our Engineering Experience Northern Ireland residential course offers. Designed for students in Years 9 & 10 in the NI School System (Year 8 & 9 Eng/Wal, S2/S3 Scotland), this programme is perfect for curious minds who love to explore, problem-solve and dream big.
Course overview
WHEN
12-08-2026 10:00 AM
WHERE
Queens University, Belfast University Road Belfast County Antrim BT7 1NN Northern Ireland
City: Belfast
COST
£ 415
* £415
The details
WHAT
Delivered by The Smallpeice Trust, in partnership with Thales, this course combines exciting STEM challenges with a full programme of evening social activities.
Our experienced STEM Engagement Specialists will be there every step of the way, guiding students through each task and making sure they feel supported. Volunteers from Thales will be on board, sharing their own experiences, answering questions, and offering practical career advice.
Course features
HOW
This course will feature the following:
Cyber Security - Learn about the basic principles of cyphers, encryption and cyber safety. Through fun puzzles and videos, completing a cyber security activity using Python programming on a Raspberry Pi.
Electrical Engineering - Build and test an FM radio while learning the basics of circuits and soldering.
Space Engineering - Students explore the vastness of space, complete teamwork challenges inspired by ESA astronaut selection and build their very own Solarscope!
