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Borders College based in the southeast region of Scotland has successfully achieved the prestigious “STEM Assured” standard in STEM education, conferred by the UK STEM Foundation.
Energizing economic activity by strengthening the provision of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education has been identified as a key capability requirement that drives up job creation, innovation, and industrial diversification, at regional and national levels.
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Borders College with regional campuses in Galashiels, Hawick, and Newtown St Boswells has some 1,300 full-time students and 4,000 part-time students. It offers a wide range of educational programmes for students including vocational and academic courses in subjects such as business, computing, construction, engineering, health and social care, hospitality, and sports and exercise. The college also offers extensive apprenticeships and work-based learning programmes.
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The STEM Assured Standard and Framework benchmarked the college’s STEM provision in six category areas including: Strategy and Planning in relation to STEM economic priorities; Collaboration and Consultation with stakeholders and ecosystem partners; Innovation and Creative thinking; Design of STEM curriculum including thematic cross-curricular provision; Delivery including resources and learning materials used to support STEM education; and Impact of STEM provision and continuous improvement processes.
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“STEM Assured Accreditation is a fantastic achievement for Borders College, and a testament to the dedicated and innovative lecturing team leading this delivery. The development of skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are absolutely crucial to the economic development of the Scottish Borders, and Borders College is committed to continuing as a leader in this field and offering the best experience to all our learners.”
Peter Smith, Borders College Principal & CEO
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“Borders College has demonstrated a STEM leadership manifested through its ambitious Strategic Plan. The College’s Department of Enterprise and Business Innovation has a well-developed programme of engagements with local and national employers to anticipate and influence future skills needs for the region and beyond. Achieving the STEM Assured status clearly provides the college with a mark of distinction and differentiation reflecting its commitment to STEM education.
The Assessment and Validation Panel, which included seven senior industrialists and academics were impressed with the way in which Borders College has established an effective outreach programme, not only with local employers but also with high schools and primary schools.”
Prof Sam Medhat, Chief Executive of the STEM Foundation and IKE Institute
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The College is planning a range of evidence-supported new innovative courses in such areas as Data Analytics and Intelligent Buildings, Data Science, Big Data, Technology Enabled Care, and Cyber Security, as well as the introduction of bespoke Electric Vehicle Training Centre and a Tourism Academy just to name few of the forthcoming new STEM related activities.
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