1. STEM in Higher Education Dr Phil Hanna Computer Science Dr Geoff Cunningham Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

2. Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences STEM Engagement Queen’s DepartmentFacultyUniversity Schools Pupils  Parents  Teachers  Involved Employers  Government  STEM Orgs  Scholarships Parents’ evenings Work placements School visits STEM event support Employer led degrees Teacher forums Employer forums STEM Academy Bring IT On RCUK Inspiring Lives

3. Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Growth in STEM

4. Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Student Retention (First Year, by Department)

5. Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Exemplar MEng/BEng/BSc Computer Science MEng/BEng Software Engineering BSc Business Information Technology BSc Computing Information Technology

6. Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Exemplar Growth in Applications A doubling of undergraduate computing intake Increased student quality (Tariff score) 2011-122012-132013-14 134414102047 2008-092009-102010-112011-122012-132013-14 209226240264331401 2008-092009-102010-112011-122012-13 307335352353380

7. Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Universities Employers DEL Media Skills/Sector Bodies We play one part in a much wider effort. Critical density seems to have been achieved.

8. Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Social media School outreachEmployer collaboration Degree marketing and conversion School visits Events for kids

9. Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences The Way Forward Even more collaboration –Maximise the benefits of collaboration –e.g. ICT SAN, QUB/DEL/Employer Scholarships Engagement with schools –Supporting subject teachers –Engaging careers teachers