South West College to Attend NI International Air Show in Portrush, 7th-8th September

South West College is excited to announce our participation in the highly anticipated Northern Ireland International Air Show in Portrush on the 7th and 8th of September 2024. Our team will be proudly set up in the event’s STEM Village, where we will showcase our ongoing commitment to innovation, education, and the promotion of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

This exciting event, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, offers an ideal platform to engage with the next generation of innovators and industry professionals. Our presence in the STEM Village will provide an opportunity for attendees to interact with our staff, experience hands-on demonstrations, and learn about the cutting-edge projects and technologies that are shaping the future.

Engaging the Community in STEM Education

Airshow Event
Join our team and the robots as we venture to the legendary north coast!

As advocates for STEM education and career development, our team will be offering interactive activities and sharing insights into exciting career paths within the STEM sectors. We are dedicated to inspiring young minds and fostering an interest in the fields that are critical to Northern Ireland’s and the world’s future economic growth.

Connecting with Future Innovators

Our team will be on hand to answer any queries about STEM careers and how the programmes we offer can help you get there.

Explore cutting-edge technology demonstrations at our stand, participate in engaging STEM activities and challenges and learn about career opportunities in STEM fields. Our demonstrations include:

  • Lego Spike
    An educational robotics kit designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of coding, engineering, and robotics. You will have an opportunity to build using Lego bricks, programmable motors, and sensors that can create a wide range of robotic models and interactive projects.
  • Marty the Robot
    A walking robot designed to share with you how robotics, coding, and computer science work. Programme Marty to walk, dance, and perform various movements in a lifelike manner. Marty is used to inspire interest in STEM subjects by offering a hands-on, interactive experience.
  • Pepper the Robot
    Pepper is a humanoid robot and it's all about connecting with people! Standing at about 4 feet tall, Pepper can chat and even pick up on emotions like happiness or sadness, making every interaction feel personal and engaging. With its cool sensors and ability to recognise faces and voices.

We encourage all visitors to stop by the STEM Village and discover how SWC is contributing to the advancement of STEM industries. Our team looks forward to meeting attendees and sparking new conversations around innovation, technology, and the future of the workforce.

For more information about our participation in the NI International Air Show or to schedule a meeting with our team during the event, please contact:

joanne.mcgovern@swc.ac.uk

We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event!

Want to know what else is happening at the NI Airshow this year?

Along the breathtaking coastal route, a wide range of captivating and family friendly activities will expand the entertainment offering to include an array of vintage aircraft, live music, trade stands, fun zone, artisan food markets, and arts and crafts stalls.