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The Schools’ ACP holds its second Network Event

Courtesy of superb hosting by GKN Aerospace, the ACP held its second Network event on 9 November 2023 at GKN’s Global Technology Centre in Filton, Bristol. 70 pupils from local schools attended and GKN really ‘pulled out the stops’. The event involved introductions to, and explanations of, many of the Technology Centre’s ongoing projects involving […]

The Schools’ ACP welcomes a new Support Team Member

The Board of Trustees is delighted to welcome Lee Mason to the Support Team. Lee is a digital artist who’s been exploring and teaching digital creation software for over 20 years. A firm believer in the profound synergy between the digital and physical realms, he utilizes cutting-edge technologies including AI, VR, AR and blockchain tools […]

Presentations resume following the half-term holidays – with the added spice of Virtual Reality

On 7 November the ACP Roadshow was joined by Chelton – a powerful presence in the aviation and defence industries with their expertise in communications, navigation and electronic warfare – when we visited the William Perkin CofE High School in Greenford. Also in the audience were pupils from Twyford CofE School, Ealing Fields High School […]

ACP Presentations combine face-to-face with AR/VR

The ACP Roadshow of Presentations to Groups of Schools around the UK continues to enhance its events with the introduction of not just face-to-face interaction with Industry, Robotics, 3D printing, and Space, but now with the audience’s AR/ VR involvement on a major scale. For this we are extremely grateful to GKN Aerospace, Meta Platforms […]

Hybrid Air Vehicles joins the Schools Aerospace Careers Programme

The Schools Aerospace Careers Programme (ACP) is extremely pleased to announce that Hybrid Air Vehicles Limited (HAV) – a UK based leader in sustainable aircraft technology – is now working with the ACP to encourage young people across the UK to explore not just STEM, but also careers in the multi-faceted and global aerospace industry. […]

The ACP Roadshow Visits the West Country

On Friday, 6 October, the ACP Roadshow of Presentations to Groups of Schools was hosted by West Buckland School, Barnstaple. There were three schools – state and independent – represented by 93 students, and it was much to the credit of Andy Beacham who only assumed the mantle of responsibility for the event within the […]