CAS Regional Community: North East
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Levelling Up: Women in Computing & AI
Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July
For female or non-binary Year 12 students in North East England with an interest in computer science and AI.
Taking place over three days, this free non-residential summer school offers a fantastic opportunity to take a deep dive into the subject.
Students take part in a range of academic sessions covering topics such as:
Artifical intelifence and machine learning
Cyber security and digital forensics
Creative coding
Data science and environmental modelling
Human-computer interaction
Delivered by current female undergraduate and PhD students, students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard facilities and develop a clear understanding of what studying this subject could look like in their future.
They also get an introduction to applying to university and insight into student life.
Travel contributions of up to �50 are available to support with transport costs (evidence must be supplied and you must attend for all 3 days) and lunch is provided.
Travel contributions of up to �50 are available to support with transport costs (evidence must be supplied and students must attend all 3 days) and lunch is provided. Book your place here: Levelling Up : Women in Computing and AI 29/06/26 | Visiting & Events | Teesside University
Questions? Email scedtrecruitment@tees.ac.uk
Hello,
I just thought I would let people know about an face to face AI session which is being run by the amazing Jeanette Patterson at RGS in Newcastle.
Ready to make your STEM lessons more impactful and less time-consuming?
Join this practical CPD session to discover how AI can streamline retrieval practice, boost collaboration and oracy techniques, and help you check for understanding with ease. Plus, learn prompt engineering strategies and much more to put you in control of technology that’s aligned with effective teaching and learning.
Remember : We do the thinking; AI does the heavy lifting.
Where: Royal Grammar School, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 4DX
When: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Time: Arrival between 4:00–4:30pm, finish by 5:45pm
Please complete the form below if you wish to come along.
Hey! I’m part of the Code Club team at the Raspberry Pi Foundation and we are running a free training day for teachers who are interested in starting a club in their school but don’t know where to start. We’ll cover some basic Scratch/AI/Micro:Bit projects as well as offering ongoing support and training. There’s also a bursary of £150 towards supply costs too! Come and join us in Manchester on Wednesday (26th November) or Gateshead on Thursday (27th November). Book your free place here: Funded teacher Code Club training in Manchester and Gateshead