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Faraday Challenge Days

An annual competition of STEM activity days with a real-world challenge for pupils aged 12-13 years. We also offer printable resources and guidance to run your own Challenge, choosing a time and theme that suits your students.
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Mixed team of boys and girls collaborate on their designs

Current season - challenge information

Find out more on the new options for taking part in the Faraday Challenge Day programme during 2022-23 season as well as all the information you need to take part this season.

Go to Current season
Older children working on project together

Enter your school

Put your school forward for one of our exciting STEM activity days aimed at 12-13-year-olds.
Go to Enter your school
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League tables

The Faraday Challenge Day league tables allow you to keep track of your school’s progress throughout the season.
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Team receiving their Jack Petchy certificates

Supporters

Find out more about our supporters during the current season and how you can show your support for our education programme.

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Two boys working together on their project

DIY Faraday Challenge Day

Run your very own Faraday Challenge Day, choosing a time and theme that suits your students!
Go to DIY Faraday Challenge Day
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Previous winners

Celebrating the previous winners of IET Faraday Challenge Days
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Hong Kong Faraday Challenge team

Faraday overseas

Use our resources to introduce Faraday Challenge Days to young people where you live!
Go to Faraday overseas
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Education Bulletin

Keep up to date with Faraday Challenge Day registration deadlines, league tables and our virtual events, sign up to the monthly Education Bulletin.
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