STEM Learning Boosted by GBSIoT Partnership

As Computing students, we have had amazing opportunities this year thanks to our Computer Science department’s partnership with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT). One of the highlights has been getting hands-on with differing STEM robotics devices during lessons and Computing clubs. Using these robots has made our coding and problem‑solving feel more complex, showing us how computing links directly to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics whilst providing us with the insight into the jobs we might consider for the future.

We have also learned more about what Institutes of Technology (IoTs) actually are. Across England, IoTs are part of a national network that connects schools, universities, and big employers. With major government investment, they focus on delivering the best technical education by combining computing knowledge, real skills, and excellent preparation for innovative careers. It is exciting to know that places like this exist to help students like us progress into STEM careers.

Thanks to this partnership, we are gaining real world skills, inspiration, and a clearer idea of the pathways ahead in the exciting world of Computer Science.

Jason Lee, Nihal Sharma and Bikramjit Singh. (Year 12)