00:00 — Welcome & session overview
An introduction to the session aims: exploring STEM opportunities, regional labour market insights, higher education pathways, and practical resources to support learners.

03:15 — Understanding STEM progression for underrepresented learners
Explores key findings from recent research, including barriers to STEM participation, attainment gaps, gender differences, and how educators can better support informed learner choices.

06:09 — Labour Market Information: why STEM matters in West Yorkshire
A snapshot of regional labour market trends, future demand to 2035, and the breadth of higher education provision locally—highlighting why STEM is a strong pathway for young people.

08:07 — STEM Ambassadors, STEM Hub & regional opportunities
Learn how schools and colleges can access free STEM Ambassadors, near-peer role models, STEM Fest, CyberFirst programmes, awards, and on-demand resources to enrich careers and curriculum activity.

28:48 — STEM pathways at university: courses, skills & careers (University of Leeds)
An overview of STEM degrees across Biological Sciences, Engineering & Physical Sciences, and Environment. Covers entry requirements, transferable skills, placement years, societies, and real-world career outcomes.

52:00 — Outreach opportunities for learners (University of Leeds)
Discover campus visits, subject talks, STEM projects, summer schools, Leeds Futures, STEM Racing, and sustained engagement programmes for KS3–Post-16 learners.

01:02:00 — Student perspective: Emma’s journey into Computer Science
A powerful lived-experience account from a University of Bradford student, sharing insights on neurodiversity, being a woman in STEM, choosing pathways, study strategies, and future ambitions.

01:09:30 — Additional STEM resources & organisations
A roundup of further national STEM support including mentoring schemes, teaching resources, careers platforms, and organisations supporting diversity and inclusion in STEM.

01:12:20 — Next steps, upcoming CPD & evaluation
Information on upcoming Go Higher West Yorkshire CPD sessions, the Teachers & Advisers Conference, and how to provide feedback to help shape future provision.