Schools micromouse report Techfest 2013

The 2013 National Schools and Colleges Micromouse competition took place on Saturday 29th June as part of the TechFest event at the Technology Innovation Centre in Birmingham. High Wycombe schools provided 19 competitors and used their long-standing association with this event to good effect.  There were also entrants from Whitley Academy, Coventry and from Reading Bluecoat School. (more…)

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Techfest 2013 UK Micromouse Contest

It is the morning of June 29th 2013 and we are gathering for the annual UK micromouse contest. As in previous years, the contest takes place as part of the Techfest event held by Birmingham City University at Millenium Point. (more…)

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TechFest2013 Educational Robotics Workshop

Expressions of Interest and First Call for papers I am proposing that we add a workshop day to TechFest2013 to present designs, ideas, analyses of things micromouse and related TechFest competitions.  I would also welcome papers/presentations on the educational value of robotics in schools, colleges and Universities. This is particularly…

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Birmingham Techfest 2012 Schools Events

The 2012 National Schools and Colleges Micromouse competition took place on Saturday 16th June as part of the TechFest event at the Technology Innovation Centre in Birmingham. Good numbers of competitors in each event guaranteed keen competition amongst the ever-enthusiastic juniors and it was pleasing to see the trophies spread…

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