STEM WEBSITES
The following websites contain useful careers information relating to the STEM subjects.
General websites
www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u
The Jobs4U site contains general careers information including job overviews, progression routes and
salaries.
www.futuremorph.org
Future Morph has been created to show that studying science, technology, engineering or maths
beyond the age of 16 isn’t just a one track road to becoming a scientist or engineer – the skills and
knowledge gained are valuable in almost any career and make someone very employable.
www.nhscareers.nhs.uk
NHS Careers is the careers information service for the NHS in England.
www.scitech.ac.uk/Home.aspx
The Science and Technology Facilities Council is an independent, non-departmental public body of
the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). It is one of seven national research
councils in the UK.
www.dstl.gov.uk
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is an agency of the Ministry of Defence and exists
to supply the very best, impartial, scientific and technical research and advice to the MOD and other
government departments.
www.mathscareers.org.uk
With this site, the Council of Mathematical Sciences provides a resource to help students aged 11
upwards to understand why maths is such an important subject, what options will be available to them
in the job market and which employers are actively seeking maths students – whether school-leaver or
graduate.
www.hpa.org.uk
The Health Protection Agency's role is to provide an integrated approach to protecting UK public
health through the provision of support and advice to the NHS, local authorities, emergency services,
and the Department of Health.
www.scienceandmaths.net
Contains 12 key STEM career profiles with videos, friends’ profiles and related careers information.
www.inspiringcareers.co.uk
This site from AstraZeneca contains career profiles and details of their Apprenticeship program.
Institutions
www.royalsoc.co.uk
The Royal Society is the national academy of science of the UK and the Commonwealth. It supports
many top young scientists, engineers and technologists, influences science policy, debates scientific
issues with the public and much more. They are an independent, charitable body.
www.rsc.org
The Royal Society of Chemistry is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical
sciences. Their activities span education, conferences, science policy and the promotion of chemistry
to the public.
www.iop.org
The Institute of Physics is a scientific membership organisation devoted to increasing the
understanding and application of physics.
www.geolsoc.org.uk
The Geological Society is the UK national society for geoscience.
www.raeng.org.uk
The Royal Academy of Engineering is Britain’s national academy for engineering. Their priorities are
to enhance the UK’s engineering capabilities; to celebrate excellence and inspire the next generation;
and to lead debate by guiding informed thinking and influencing public policy.
www.wisecampaign.org.uk
The Women Into Science, Engineering and Construction Campaign encourages young women to
study maths and physics and to consider careers in those areas of science, engineering and
construction that they have traditionally rejected.
www.wes.org.uk
The Women’s Engineering Society’s aim is to inspire women as engineers, scientists and leaders.
www.agi.org.uk
The Association for Geographic Information (AGI) exists to represent the interests of the UK's
geographic information industry.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
The British Ecological Society is a registered charity that aims to promote ecological awareness
through education at all levels.
www.thebts.org
The British Toxicology Society aims to promote the advancement, communication and understanding
of those scientific disciplines necessary to foster public health and environmental safety.
www.bwea.com
The British Wind Energy Association is the trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine
renewables industries. Their primary purpose is to promote the use of wind power in and around the
UK, both onshore and offshore.
www.ciwem.org
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is the leading
professional and examining body for scientists, engineers, other environmental professionals, students
and those committed to the sustainable management and development of water and the environment.
www.coastnet.org.uk
CoastNet's mission is to safeguard the world's coast and those communities of people and wildlife that
depend upon it for their future. To do this, they work with all coastal interests to promote the exchange
of ideas, information and expertise to find long term solutions to coastal issues.
http://countrysidemanagement.org.uk
The Countryside Management Association aims to support the development of staff, students and
volunteers involved in the management, interpretation, and public enjoyment of natural greenspace
and the countryside through networking, training and continuing professional development.
www.ies-uk.org.uk
The Institution of Environmental Sciences is a charitable organisation that promotes and raises public
awareness of environmental science by supporting professional scientists and academics working in
this arena.
www.iema.net
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment is a not-for-profit membership
organisation established to promote best practice standards in environmental management, auditing
and assessment.
www.mcsuk.org
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and
wildlife.
www.bbsrc.ac.uk
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council is one of seven research councils that
work together as Research Councils UK (RCUK). It is funded from the Government's Department for
Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and supports a total of around 1,600 scientists and 2,000
research students in universities and institutes in the UK.
www.engc.org.uk
The Engineering Council UK is an organisation set up by Royal Charter to regulate the engineering
profession in the UK.
www.ipem.ac.uk
The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine is dedicated to bringing together physical
science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry to share
knowledge, advance science and technology, inform and educate the public, with the purpose of
improving the understanding, detection and treatment of disease and the management of patients.
www.noisemakers.org.uk
NOISE (New Outlooks In Science & Engineering) is a UK-wide campaign funded by the Engineering
and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). It aims to raise awareness of science and
engineering among young people.
www.enginuity.org.uk
General technology and engineering careers information.
www.the-eea.org.uk
The Engineering Education Alliance aims to provide a co-ordinated, simplified and consistent
approach to educational initiatives related to engineering.
www.scenta.co.uk
Scenta works with leaders in the science, engineering and technology (SET) community to provide a
gateway to the best information and resources for those pursuing a career in SET.
www.bgs.ac.uk
The British Geological Survey (BGS) is the world's oldest national geological survey and the UK's
premier centre for earth science information and expertise.
www.ifst.org.uk
The Institute of Food Science and Technology is the leading independent qualifying body for food
professionals in Europe and the only professional body in the UK concerned with all aspects of food
science and technology .
www.etechb.co.uk
The Engineering and Technology Board aims to promote the art and science of engineering and
advancing education in engineering and technology.
www.theiet.org
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is one of the world's leading professional
societies for the engineering and technology community.
Sector Skills Councils
www.semta.org.uk
Semta is the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies. Semta
supports UK businesses in achieving global competitiveness through investment in skills.
www.lantra.co.uk
Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector, representing 17
industries across the whole of the United Kingdom.
www.cogent-ssc.com
The Sector Skills Council for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nuclear, oil and gas, petroleum and
polymers.
www.euskills.co.uk
Energy and Utility Skills is the Sector Skills Council for the electricity, gas, waste management and
water industries.
www.e-skills.com
e-skills UK is the Sector Skills Council for IT and telecommunications.