Are your students ready to become underwater explorers?
Global Underwater Hub is inviting you on an extraordinary STEM adventure! Teams of six students (aged 13-14) will dive headfirst into the captivating world of marine technology and tackle an exciting underwater-themed challenge.
Students will be challenged to design and build an underwater robot that will be programmed to follow a route, showcasing their creativity, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Winners of the regional competition will compete in the National Final in Aberdeen, Scotland! Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered (within reason).
When
29 Apr - 29 Apr 2025
Start time: 09:15 hrs
Finish time: 15:30 hrs
Where
University of Strathclyde Level 9, Executive Suite University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre 99 George Street Glasgow G1 1RD
Cost
Fully funded
What
Local Secondary Schools will enter teams of six students aged 13-14 to work together on an underwater-themed project.
Using Lego, your team will design and build a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) from scratch. Then, you'll program your ROV to navigate an obstacle course and gather data on the impact of plastic pollution on the marine environment.
Teams will then program their vehicles to navigate a challenging course and conduct a simulated survey of an underwater nature reserve. This hands-on experience will allow students to investigate firsthand how plastic pollution is impacting the delicate subsea environment.
Schools from across the UK are invited to participate. While transportation to the regional venue is the responsibility of each school, we encourage all interested teams to get there by 9am on the day of the event.
This is a great chance to focus your students on a STEM challenge, with team building elements and the chance to win a trip to Aberdeen for the National Final.
How
This event incorporates the following:
Design an underwater robot
Solve complex issues faced by engineers
Learn more about the subsea industry
Develop teamwork skills
Explore career options after leaving school