STEM Maritime Roadshow for Girls and Careers in Maritime Expo

About this event

Liverpool John Moores University and Mersey Maritime will be hosting the Maritime UK STEM Roadshow for Girls on Wednesday 16th October between 10am and 3pm (taking place at Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street Campus, L3 3 AF). We are looking for companies and organisations to participate in our Careers in Maritime Expo, and for individual Careers in Maritime Ambassadors.

Register here:

  • Individuals – Register to be an Careers in Maritime ambassador for this event HERE
  • Companies/Organisations – Register for the Careers in Maritime Expo HERE

 

  • What are we asking for?

We are looking for Maritime UK ambassadors to participate in the ‘Speed Networking’ session. We are particularly interested in female ambassadors, but male allies are also very welcome.

Please see the attached overview of the STEM Roadshow initiative (p.8 shows the timetable for the day).

 

  • What will you need to do on the day?

Network with KS3 (years 7-9) age pupils during three 50 minute sessions. The pupils will be primed with a set of questions, and also able to ask you anything they want to know about your role in Maritime.

 

  • Will there be parking available?

Parking will be available on a limited basis, please indicate of you parking via the registration link.

 

  • Will lunch be provided?

Yes – lunch will be provided. Please indicate any dietary requirements via the registration link.

 

  • What else will happening on the day?

STEM Activity 1 – Robotics, Programming and Automation – attendees will learn about programming, automation and control of autonomous systems and get to play with the latest robotics technology. This session will include the LEGO coding challenge: https://staging.islandecho.co.uk/lego-project-offers-students-unique-insight-into-the-world-of-maritime-engineering/

STEM Activity 2 – Simulation – attendees will get to take part in a simulated rescue at sea involving RNLI lifeboats in Liverpool Bay using the 360 degree ship-handling simulator suite.

Careers in Maritime Expo – maritime companies and organisations are invited to exhibit at our Career in Maritime Expo. If you work for a company that wishes to join the exhibit (there is no fee for this), please complete the Careers in Maritime Expo Registration form. 

 

General questions should be directed to Liverpool John Moores University Maritime Centre: Robyn Pyne r.m.pyne@ljmu.a.cuk and Anna Kaparaki A.Kaparaki@ljmu.ac.uk

*Please note, the registration for schools is now closed as we have 130 pupils registered for this event.

Event Details

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October 16, 2024
10:00
5hrs
Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street Campus, L3 3 AF

Venue Details

Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street Campus, L3 3AF
EVENTS
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Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events
Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance) Limited
Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks Limited
Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders Limited
Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards
Opportunity to present / host specific events at your own facilities Limited Limited
Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities Limited
Opportunity to attend national events and forums Limited Limited
COMMUNICATION / PR
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Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the weekly email / newsletters Limited
Receive weekly email including industry updates, news, events
Opportunity to be featured as ‘Spotlight’ Member of newsletters Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise Limited
New member shoutout
DIGITAL
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Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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Dedicated account manager Limited
Annual membership meeting (online or in-person dependant on membership level)
Quarterly meetings and reporting Limited
BUSINESS SUPPORT
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Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business Limited
Facilitation of membership network introductions Limited Limited
Facilitation of introduction to relevant industry, academia and government stakeholders Limited Limited
BESPOKE REQUIREMENTS
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Bespoke services and solutions Limited
Events Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner

Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events

Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance)

Limited
Limited

Opportunity to present at Face-2-Face and networking events

Limited

Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks

Limited

Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders

Limited

Opportunity to attend The Maritime Exchange Conference

Limited
Limited

Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards

Limited
Limited

Opportunity to have 1-2-1 with Mersey Maritime board members

Opportunity to host specific events at your own facilities

Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities

Limited

Opportunity to attend Maritime UK and other national trade bodies events and forums

Limited
Limited
Communication / PR Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate
Limited
Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the Ezine
Limited
Limited
Limited
Receive regular updates, news, events and Ezine (tailored to membership level)
Opportunity to be Ezine Member of the Month
Digital Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
Relationship Management Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Dedicated account manager
Quarterly meetings and reporting
Limited
Business Support Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business
Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise from Dr Matt Fulton, Chief Innovation Officer (additional resource from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool and MTC)
Limited
Limited
Direct access to Government elected and officials – local, regional, national and international
Limited
Facilitation of B2B introductions
Limited
Discounted rates for use of conference facilities at Mersey Maritime
Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies through Chris Shirling-Rooke, Mersey Maritime CEO’s role as Assistant Chair of Maritime UK
Limited
Limited
Bespoke Requirements Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Bespoke services and solutions