​​STEM Study Hubs

Without books, STEM students are stuck

The STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering and maths – hold the answers to many of our greatest challenges. They have a critical role to play in solving the climate crisis, fighting disease and increasing food security.

But, in many of the communities where we work, a lack of books is holding STEM students back. Without access to the books to support their learning, they can’t succeed when studying STEM subjects. So they are locked out of potential career paths and denied the chance to build a better, more equal future.

Girls and young women face the biggest challenges of all, with STEM subjects often still seen as more relevant to boys.

We’re here to change that – and our STEM Study Hubs are helping thousands of talented girls and boys take their first steps towards pioneering careers in STEM.

The power of STEM Study Hubs

Through the STEM Study Hub project, we create spaces in public libraries where students have the books and support they need to explore STEM subjects and prepare for exams. Each library receives 3,000 brand new, carefully selected STEM books.

We run training sessions for librarians too, so they feel more confident supporting pupils – and especially girls and young women – to get ready for exams and explore STEM stubjects.

And all of the libraries we support donate a selection of STEM books to three local school libraries, so even more children can build on their passion for STEM.

Working with our local partners, we also give a grant so that libraries can buy more books locally, and provide exam guides for secondary school pupils. 

 

What STEM Study Hubs deliver

• Young people can access the latest STEM knowledge and ideas and get support when preparing for exams
• Girls are encouraged to consider careers in STEM
• Librarians feel confident supporting all students to succeed in exams