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Work-Related Learning: Strategic Design Presentation by Fred Mow from Community Playthings UK

Work-Related Learning: Strategic Design Presentation by Fred Mow from Community Playthings UK

Marketing Team2024-01-18T12:43:46+00:00January 16th, 2024|Categories: Guest Speakers|Tags: engineering|

Our Level 3 Engineering students were fortunate to be visited by Fred Mow from Community Playthings UK. Community Playthings UK are a manufacturing company based in Robertsbridge who produce solid wood furniture and play equipment to support children’s play and creativity throughout their early years of education. Fred delivered an in-depth presentation on strategic design, covering several important points including the key elements behind a design team, the importance of flexibility and clear channels of communication between all elements [...]

Employer Encounter: “What is AI?” by Kirsten McCormick

Employer Encounter: “What is AI?” by Kirsten McCormick

Marketing Team2024-01-11T16:20:50+00:00October 20th, 2023|Categories: Guest Speakers|Tags: engineering, guest speaker, STEM|

Kirsten McCormick, a Systems Engineer and Artificial Intelligence Lead at General Dynamics, visited the College recently and delivered an insightful presentation titled "What is AI?". In her talk, she guided students through a comprehensive exploration of AI, machine learning, and neural networks. Furthermore, Kirsten delved into the ethical considerations associated with the utilization of AI across various industries, such as defense and healthcare. We would like to thank Kirsten for speaking to our students and providing them with an [...]

Employer Encounter: Kurt J. Lesker’s presentation to Bexhill College STEM students

Employer Encounter: Kurt J. Lesker’s presentation to Bexhill College STEM students

Marketing Team2024-01-11T16:22:06+00:00October 16th, 2023|Categories: Guest Speakers|Tags: engineering, guest speaker, science, STEM|

Recently Kurt J. Lesker, a local engineering firm, visited the College to communicate to the STEM students the skills they would need to work in the engineering sector. The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a leading global provider of high-quality vacuum equipment and a leading manufacturer of vacuum technology solutions for research and production applications. Two of Kurt J. Lesker's current engineers Ed and Milly kindly shared their journeys leading up to their current roles and spoke about Kurt [...]

Employer Encounter: Engineering Sector Reverse Jobs Fair

Employer Encounter: Engineering Sector Reverse Jobs Fair

fizzyappleltd2024-01-11T16:24:29+00:00June 21st, 2023|Categories: Careers and Higher Education|Tags: careers, engineering, jobs fair|

On Thursday June 15th, the College hosted a reverse jobs fair for Engineering. Local engineering companies Booker and Best, Kurt J Lesker, General Dynamics, and Torr Scientific came together to provide our students with an opportunity to shine and showcase their skills as potential employees. It was a morning filled with engaging conversations and valuable networking. The reverse jobs fair was not just about job prospects, it was a unique opportunity for our students to learn from industry professionals [...]

Employer Encounter: Bexhill College Engineering Students Visit Kurt J. Lesker

Employer Encounter: Bexhill College Engineering Students Visit Kurt J. Lesker

fizzyappleltd2024-01-11T16:24:57+00:00May 9th, 2023|Categories: Enrichment, Trips|Tags: engineering, enrichment|

On Wednesday 3rd May 2023, a group of our Engineering students visited Kurt J. Lesker, a highly renowned company that specializes in manufacturing vacuum chambers for a variety of fields, including scientific research. During the visit, the company kindly gave us a tour of their exceptional facilities and organised an engaging competition with the students. To our delight, two of our students, Daniel Dale and James Dine, broke the record by completing the task nearly four minutes faster than [...]

STEM Girls Enrichment Session With KS3 & KS4 St Richards Students

STEM Girls Enrichment Session With KS3 & KS4 St Richards Students

fizzyappleltd2024-01-11T16:26:45+00:00March 27th, 2023|Categories: College News, Enrichment|Tags: engineering, physics, STEM|

STEM girls enrichment aims to promote Engineering and Physics to young girls in society. As a start, last week the STEM girls organised Engineering and Physics activities and invited KS3 and KS4 girls from St. Richards to participate in the activities to motivate the students and make science come alive. In Physics, the KS3 girls had a chance to learn about telescopes used in Astrophysics and viewed distant objects via various arrangement of lenses and via a reflecting telescope. [...]

Level 3 Engineering Workshop For Unit 3 Assignment

Level 3 Engineering Workshop For Unit 3 Assignment

fizzyappleltd2024-01-09T12:58:46+00:00March 21st, 2023|Categories: College News|Tags: engineering|

Yesterday, our first-year Level 3 BTEC Engineering students continued to work hard on completing their Engineering Unit 3 assignment; making Toolmakers Clamps. The unit involves three parts; a production plan, a risk assessment, and a workshop-based process where students implement their production plan in groups. While the students are guided in using the machinery, they have complete freedom in choosing their methods. The Unit 3 assignment is evidence-based and the criteria examine a student's leadership, teamwork skills, risk assessment, [...]

International Women and Girls in Science Day: India

International Women and Girls in Science Day: India

fizzyappleltd2024-01-09T14:14:09+00:00February 11th, 2023|Categories: College News|Tags: engineering, science, STEM, Technology|

Today, Saturday the 11th of February 2023, Bexhill College is recognising some of the Women and Girls in STEM on this international day of celebration. We spoke to some of our students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects to shine a spotlight on them, their passion, and their plans for their future. India, a second-year student, is studying A Level Physics, Biology and Mathematics. During her interview, India mentioned: “In secondary school, science subjects were my favourite lessons, [...]

International Women and Girls in Science Day: Caitlyn

International Women and Girls in Science Day: Caitlyn

fizzyappleltd2024-01-09T14:14:26+00:00February 11th, 2023|Categories: College News|Tags: engineering, Maths, science, STEM, Technology|

Today, Saturday the 11th of February 2023, Bexhill College is recognising some of the Women and Girls in STEM on this international day of celebration. We spoke to some of our students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects to shine a spotlight on them, their passion, and their plans for their future. Caitlyn is a first-year student taking Applied Science, Criminology, and Applied Law. Additionally, she is a pivotal member of the STEM Girls enrichment, which takes place [...]

International Women and Girls in Science Day: Eryn

International Women and Girls in Science Day: Eryn

fizzyappleltd2024-01-09T14:14:44+00:00February 11th, 2023|Categories: College News|Tags: engineering, science, STEM, Technology|

Today, Saturday the 11th of February 2023, Bexhill College is recognising some of the Women and Girls in STEM on this international day of celebration. We spoke to some of our students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects to shine a spotlight on them, their passion, and their plans for their future. First-year student Eryn is currently studying for a Diploma in Engineering alongside A Level Physics and Mathematics. Additionally, she takes part in the extracurricular enrichment group [...]

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