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More Than an Apprentice – meet Rosie Lawrence our National Champs guest speaker

At FIRST UK, our engine is industry. More specifically, the exceptional people who occupy industry roles today. We’re fortunate to partner with some of the most pioneering and forward-thinking industry heads of ...

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UK National Championship 2022-23

24 teams of West Mids warriors rallied together at the RAF Cosford Museum for our final regional this season, aiming to live up to the saying ‘best till last’ and battle this season’s energy-driven FIRST Tech Challenge game, POWERPLAY

More than a partnership

We knew when forming the charity in 2018 its engine would be industry. Not simply the fuel in terms of funding, but critically – people. This isn’t just about coding and engineering – its about making connections between the workplace and the classroom – empowering young people with the knowledge and skills they need to […]

West Midlands Regional 2022-23 results

24 teams of West Mids warriors rallied together at the RAF Cosford Museum for our final regional this season, aiming to live up to the saying ‘best till last’ and battle this season’s energy-driven FIRST Tech Challenge game, POWERPLAY

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Remote Regional 2022-23 results

7 teams of fearless young innovators logged on and united for the smallest but mightiest remote regional tournament, fired and determined to virtually vanquish this season’s energy-driven FIRST Tech Challenge game, POWERPLAY.

More Than Imagery

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FIRST Tech Challenge UK - South East Regional 2022-23

South East Regional 2022-23 results

24 teams of South East soldiers joined forces at the American School in London and stepped up to the game field, ready to apply their hard earned skills to conquer this season’s energy-driven FIRST Tech Challenge game, POWERPLAY.

Northern Ireland Regional 2022-23 results

5 teams of Northern Ireland ninjas weathered the Belfast blizzard and rocked up head-strong at the iconic W5 Science and Discovery Centre to take on this season’s energy-driven FIRST Tech Challenge game, POWERPLAY.

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Matt Fry, Maths Teacher
Lilian Bayliss Technology School

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