Get up to speed with STEM 2026 | Business breakfast
18 March 2026 - 19 March 2026Join the annual "Get up to speed with STEM" event at Magna Science Adventure Centre. Discover STEM careers, interactive exhibits, and a featured presentation on life-saving robotics and future skills by AMRC!
Event details
- Date: March 18 and 19
- Time: Featured presentation begins at 8:00 AM on March 19
- Location: Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham
- Who Should Attend: Students, parents, teachers, and anyone interested in a STEM career
About the event
Get up to speed with STEM is a premier, live annual careers showcase designed to introduce, inform, and inspire attendees about the exciting world of work in the science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing (STEM) sectors.
For over 15 years, this highly interactive event has successfully promoted STEM-related career opportunities to over 52,200 young people, educators, and families across the Sheffield City Region and beyond.
The Magna Science Adventure Centre will be filled with fun, hands-on exhibits from both local and national employers. Come discover top businesses, explore thriving industries, and learn about incredible employment opportunities right in your area!
Featured presentation: Robots that save lives
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Date: March 19
- Speaker: Prof. David King, head of digital design at the University of Sheffield AMRC
As part of this year's showcase, Prof. David King will be delivering a highly anticipated presentation on the future of life-saving robotics. He will introduce MediTel—a next-generation robot designed by the manufacturing design engineers at AMRC. Crucially, David's presentation will also feature a special focus on "future skills," guiding attendees on how to equip themselves for the jobs of tomorrow. What you will learn:
- How MediTel operates with human-like dexterity.
- The technology enabling operators to perform precision-led operations.
- How these robots are being deployed to save lives in the world's most extreme danger zones.
- The essential future skills you will need to succeed and innovate in the evolving STEM landscape.
Why you should attend
- Connect with employers: Meet face-to-face with leading local and national STEM companies.
- Hands-on experience: Engage with fun and interactive exhibits that bring science and technology to life.
- Career inspiration: Uncover educational pathways and employment opportunities in rapidly growing industries.
More information and registration