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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.
Thanks to a generous donor, we're now able to offer places on this course for £200 - more than a 50% discount - opening the door for even more students to take part this summer.
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.
Thanks to a generous donor, we're now able to offer places on this course for £200 - more than a 50% discount - opening the door for even more students to take part this summer.
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
£ 200
Was £415, now £200
The details
WHAT
Delivered by The Smallpeice Trust, in partnership with Thales, this course combines exciting STEM challenges with the chance to connect with likeminded people and explore future pathways in engineering.
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.
Your child will get a real taste of university living, staying in a student village close to Queen’s University campus, with all meals provided and a full programme of evening activities. Boys and girls will stay in separate blocks, fully supervised by our staff to ensure they’re safe and happy at all times during their stay.
We do have a number of fully-funded places available on this course. Please check your eligibility here. You can also contact info@smallpeicetrust.org.uk for more information.
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.
Your child will get a real taste of university living, staying in a student village close to Queen’s University campus, with all meals provided and a full programme of evening activities. Boys and girls will stay in separate blocks, fully supervised by our staff to ensure they’re safe and happy at all times during their stay.
We do have a number of fully-funded places available on this course. Please check your eligibility here. You can also contact info@smallpeicetrust.org.uk for more information.
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!
