Bristol gets ready for a Big Bang as fair returns
CSW Group has announced that the 2018 Big Bang South West regional fair will be held on Wednesday 27 June 2018 at the Conference and Exhibition Centre at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol. Working in partnership with UWE Bristol, The West
of England Combined Authority, and the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), CSW is taking the prestigious regional celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) to a brand new venue for 2018. The new venue will enhance the experience gained by
young people and schools attending and to increase the range of hands-on STEM related activities. The 2018 event will host an amazing array of engaging activities under one roof including a show stage featuring live science shows, interactive hands-on exhibits and activities showcasing businesses from across the region, as well as the chance to find out more about careers and opportunities in STEM related sectors.
The event is open to primary and secondary
schools and home-schooled children. Alongside the shows and exhibits the event will
also host the finals of the prestigious ‘South West Young Scientist’ and ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ competitions, culminating in a glittering awards ceremony. The winners will represent the region at the National finals in March 2018 at the NEC Birmingham. The Big Bang South West regional fair is part of a
programme of events taking place across the South West region. For more information on events near you visit:
nearme.thebigbangfair.co.uk/regions/707 To register to attend the Big Bang Fair South West, visit:
nearme.thebigbangfair.co.uk
For businesses who are interested in getting involved by sponsoring or exhibiting at this event, please contact on email:
vanessa.last@
cswgroup.co.uk, Tel: 07990 787622
‘The 2018 event will host
an amazing array of engaging
activities under one roof’
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