ALT Scottish student Kanav poses with his award at the Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Competition.

ALT A group of five young individuals standing on stage at The Big Bang event. They are dressed in school uniforms, and one person in the centre is holding a trophy. The backdrop features The Big Bang branding.

ALT A person stands on stage holding a certificate, with a backdrop featuring "The Big Bang Competition" logos. The event is supported by Thales and Siemens, as indicated by the background text.

ALT Seven young individuals stand on a stage in front of a backdrop featuring "The Big Bang," supported by Siemens and Thales. They are holding awards and wearing lanyards with green ribbons.

ALT Two individuals in school uniforms stand on a stage holding an award plaque at The Big Bang Fair UK. The background displays the event's branding.

ALT Image with orange background featuring text about The Big Bang Competition. It reads: 'The Big Bang Competition is open. Enter your project now! Win.' A smiling person is on the right. Bottom right corner has 'Powered by UK Education Inspiring Futures Together' with logos.

ALT Image with orange background featuring text about The Big Bang Competition. It reads: 'The Big Bang Competition is open. Enter your project now! Win.' A smiling person is on the right. Bottom right corner has 'Powered by UK Education Inspiring Futures Together' with logos.

ALT The Big Bang Fair 2026 impact • 23,000+ visitors • 20,749 young people • 2,364 teachers/career leaders • 353 schools • 59% of schools met EngineeringUK EDI criteria • Year 6 - 12% • Year 7 - 43% • Year 8 - 45% Student careers inspiration: • 91% learned what people do in engineering, technology or science • 85% became more interested in engineering, technology or science careers • 87% felt motivated to find out more about engineering, technology or science careers Student Skills development • Creativity - 77% • Communication - 64% • Teamwork - 56% • New ideas/innovation - 48% • Problem solving - 45% Educator feedback: • 96% rated their experience as good or excellent • 96% said the Fair was engaging for students • 96% said it highlighted the variety of engineering and technology careers • 91% said it highlighted solutions to climate and environmental challenges Across social media • Impressions - 42,393 • Engagements - 1,540 • Video views - 12,064 • Pieces of content shared - 191

ALT The Big Bang Fair 2026 impact • 23,000+ visitors • 20,749 young people • 2,364 teachers/career leaders • 353 schools • 59% of schools met EngineeringUK EDI criteria • Year 6 - 12% • Year 7 - 43% • Year 8 - 45% Student careers inspiration: • 91% learned what people do in engineering, technology or science • 85% became more interested in engineering, technology or science careers • 87% felt motivated to find out more about engineering, technology or science careers Student Skills development • Creativity - 77% • Communication - 64% • Teamwork - 56% • New ideas/innovation - 48% • Problem solving - 45% Educator feedback: • 96% rated their experience as good or excellent • 96% said the Fair was engaging for students • 96% said it highlighted the variety of engineering and technology careers • 91% said it highlighted solutions to climate and environmental challenges Across social media • Impressions - 42,393 • Engagements - 1,540 • Video views - 12,064 • Pieces of content shared - 191

ALT The Big Bang Fair 2026 impact • 23,000+ visitors • 20,749 young people • 2,364 teachers/career leaders • 353 schools • 59% of schools met EngineeringUK EDI criteria • Year 6 - 12% • Year 7 - 43% • Year 8 - 45% Student careers inspiration: • 91% learned what people do in engineering, technology or science • 85% became more interested in engineering, technology or science careers • 87% felt motivated to find out more about engineering, technology or science careers Student Skills development • Creativity - 77% • Communication - 64% • Teamwork - 56% • New ideas/innovation - 48% • Problem solving - 45% Educator feedback: • 96% rated their experience as good or excellent • 96% said the Fair was engaging for students • 96% said it highlighted the variety of engineering and technology careers • 91% said it highlighted solutions to climate and environmental challenges Across social media • Impressions - 42,393 • Engagements - 1,540 • Video views - 12,064 • Pieces of content shared - 191

ALT The Big Bang Fair 2026 impact • 23,000+ visitors • 20,749 young people • 2,364 teachers/career leaders • 353 schools • 59% of schools met EngineeringUK EDI criteria • Year 6 - 12% • Year 7 - 43% • Year 8 - 45% Student careers inspiration: • 91% learned what people do in engineering, technology or science • 85% became more interested in engineering, technology or science careers • 87% felt motivated to find out more about engineering, technology or science careers Student Skills development • Creativity - 77% • Communication - 64% • Teamwork - 56% • New ideas/innovation - 48% • Problem solving - 45% Educator feedback: • 96% rated their experience as good or excellent • 96% said the Fair was engaging for students • 96% said it highlighted the variety of engineering and technology careers • 91% said it highlighted solutions to climate and environmental challenges Across social media • Impressions - 42,393 • Engagements - 1,540 • Video views - 12,064 • Pieces of content shared - 191

ALT The Big Bang Fair 2026 impact • 23,000+ visitors • 20,749 young people • 2,364 teachers/career leaders • 353 schools • 59% of schools met EngineeringUK EDI criteria • Year 6 - 12% • Year 7 - 43% • Year 8 - 45% Student careers inspiration: • 91% learned what people do in engineering, technology or science • 85% became more interested in engineering, technology or science careers • 87% felt motivated to find out more about engineering, technology or science careers Student Skills development • Creativity - 77% • Communication - 64% • Teamwork - 56% • New ideas/innovation - 48% • Problem solving - 45% Educator feedback: • 96% rated their experience as good or excellent • 96% said the Fair was engaging for students • 96% said it highlighted the variety of engineering and technology careers • 91% said it highlighted solutions to climate and environmental challenges Across social media • Impressions - 42,393 • Engagements - 1,540 • Video views - 12,064 • Pieces of content shared - 191

ALT The Big Bang Fair 2026 impact • 23,000+ visitors • 20,749 young people • 2,364 teachers/career leaders • 353 schools • 59% of schools met EngineeringUK EDI criteria • Year 6 - 12% • Year 7 - 43% • Year 8 - 45% Student careers inspiration: • 91% learned what people do in engineering, technology or science • 85% became more interested in engineering, technology or science careers • 87% felt motivated to find out more about engineering, technology or science careers Student Skills development • Creativity - 77% • Communication - 64% • Teamwork - 56% • New ideas/innovation - 48% • Problem solving - 45% Educator feedback: • 96% rated their experience as good or excellent • 96% said the Fair was engaging for students • 96% said it highlighted the variety of engineering and technology careers • 91% said it highlighted solutions to climate and environmental challenges Across social media • Impressions - 42,393 • Engagements - 1,540 • Video views - 12,064 • Pieces of content shared - 191

ALT A group of young people is interacting enthusiastically. One person in the center is wearing a virtual reality headset. In the background, there is a screen displaying an image, and a banner with partial text including "minerals-matter.co.uk" and various social media icons.

ALT A person assists another individual in operating a large theatre light. The background shows several people and a bright, colourful wall.

ALT A group of students in school uniforms are enjoying a science exhibit where they blow bubbles using geometric wands. The background features exhibition stands, including one with a visible "CATAPULT" sign.

ALT Four students in uniform walk together in an indoor venue. They are wearing badges and smiling. The space is large with high ceilings and colourful lights in the background.

ALT A person wearing protective gear stands inside a tent-like structure at a science exhibit. Several coloured panels are displayed behind them. Another individual holds a yellow Geiger counter device aimed towards the person inside.

ALT A group of individuals are gathered around a display booth at an event. They are engaging with an exhibit featuring information about radioactivity, as indicated by the posters behind them. One person is wearing a yellow shirt with a logo, and there is a whiteboard in front of the group with various items on it.

ALT A group of students is gathered around a table engaging in a hands-on activity. One person in a yellow shirt is assisting them. The background is bustling with many attendees.