STEAM Northants
STEAM Northants at UON
Thursday 11 June 2026
School bookings for STEAM Northants are now closed – we are fully booked.
STEAM Northants combines a wide range of free activities, workshops, drop-in areas and exciting shows to inspire and enthuse children and young people in all areas of STEAM at the University of Northampton.
This huge careers event for Northamptonshire Schools takes over our Waterside Campus and attracts over 3,000 visitors, from year 6 to year 13, with 70+ exhibitors and companies inspiring and promoting all things science, technology, engineering, arts and maths!
If you are a school, business or company interested in finding out more, please contact the team on steamnorthants@northampton.ac.uk
Don’t know what STEAM is? Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths! Share our animation with your students.
Want to know more about the event? Hear from staff and children who attended STEAM 2022
Useful to know
STEAM Northants is excited to offer a range of competitions to schools.
More details will be given to school leaders on the day! Grab an entry form and hand it to the Information Point. Competitions include:
Win a two hour workshop in your school with LemonPop!
Marvin at LemonPop uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the wellbeing of individuals, in a safe and creative space where participants are invited, guided, and encouraged to rediscover, define and develop him or herself through the art making process.
Win a Dome Experience for your school with Immersive Experiences
Grab an entry form and hand it to the Information Point. Visit the Immersive Experiences website to see the range of shows available or book the one you have seen today so more of your pupils can enjoy it!
There are plenty of open outdoor spaces to eat your packed lunch at STEAM Northants. This year we will have more gazebos and covered areas to protect you from the weather.
We have plenty of options for all budgets if you wish to purchase drinks and snacks on site, all open from 8am:
- Engine Shed café: offering Paninis, jacket potatoes, burgers and fries, as well as hot drinks from the café. Also offering a meal deal (sandwich, snack and drink)
- The Ground (first floor, Learning Hub): In the heart of The Learning Hub, this coffee shop can provide you with a great cup of coffee. Take advantage of our amazing offers including sandwich meal deals and Pizza deals
- The Market Restaurant (ground floor, Learning Hub): The Market is the main restaurant on Waterside Campus with a great variety of options. Whether you fancy a bacon roll to go or keep it healthy with a freshly made salad, we have it all. Look out for our great offers, and a free piece of fruit with every food purchase.
- The Exchange (Senate Building, Ground Floor): The Exchange is a great place to warm yourself up with an excellent barista-style coffee. Look out for our great sandwich meal deals which includes crisps, a drink and a piece of fruit.
- Sunley Hotel (between the Engine Shed and Learning Hub): barista-style hot drinks
- Campus shop: 8am to 6pm. Offering a range of snacks, drinks and sandwiches
- Also on site will be Pecorella Whip Ice Cream, based near the Learning Hub!
Other than the campus shop and ice cream van, please be aware that our catering outlets are cashless and only accept contactless payments.