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Outline UPSKILL Definition Approach to Learning Background :

The UPSKILL project at Bangor University's School of Electronic Engineering aims to improve photonics skills among users through innovative, hands-on learning experiences. By utilizing photonics as an enabling technology, the project cultivates enthusiasm for STEM through challenge-based and solution-oriented approaches. With initiatives like the Photonics Academy Summer School and collaboration with industry partners, UPSKILL provides vital work experience and training while promoting sustainability in the field. This project is integral for the future development of photonics in Wales and beyond.

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Outline UPSKILL Definition Approach to Learning Background :

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  1. Work-Based LearningHE-STEM UPSKILL ProjectProfessor K Alan ShoreBangor UniversitySchool of Electronic Engineering

  2. Outline • UPSKILL Definition • Approach to Learning • Background : Photonics Academy of Wales @ Bangor ( PAWB)/Road Testing • Implementation for industry • Towards Sustainability

  3. Project • UPSKILL : User-driven Photonics Skills Improvement via Life-long Learning Using Photonics as the Enabling Technology to inspire an enthusiasm for all STEM concepts

  4. Approach to Learning • Challenge-based : use a characteristic of light to devise a novel photonics device of societal benefit • Hands-on : design and build • Start with the Solutions, not the problems

  5. Background :AcademiFfotonegCymru@ Bangor Photonics Academy of Wales@ Bangor (PAWB) • Photonics Academy Summer School (PASS) - SPIE Education Outreach Award • EUSPEN Challenge 2011: Cambridge University • Work Experience Opportunities WIMCS

  6. Photonics Academy Summer School (PASS)

  7. Photonics Academy Summer School (PASS)

  8. European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (EUSPEN ) EUSPEN Challenge 2011 Institute for Manufacturing , Cambridge University

  9. Going Tread Pitch Line Nose Rise Pitch Angle Step Terminology Horizontal EUSPEN Challenge 2011

  10. EUSPEN Challenge 2011

  11. EUSPEN Challenge 2011 Downing College, Cambridge University

  12. Work Experience in PAWB

  13. UPSKILL Implementation • “Ingenuity in Light in Control” 3-Day Photonics Master Class Design Solutions Opportunities for Company Staff and FE Engineering Students : MAGNOX, Qioptiq • “LENS (Light Enabling Novel Solutions)” – a 1-Day Photonics Design Solution Opportunity : FIVE Individual Days were specified as being available for Potential LENS Design Opportunities – to suit Companies/Colleges; Qioptiq, Deeside College Delivery by reservation – but available on demand

  14. UPSKILL Implementation • Technocamps Workshop Day for 16–19 year old Engineering Students – ColegLlandrillo • MAGNOX Nuclear Power StationCelebration Day for STEM Ambassadors, Wylfa, Anglesey • ( Post-project ) Photonics Academy Summer School (PASS) 2012

  15. Towards Sustainability : Levels 3 and 4 • Optics and Photonics Up-Skilling for Industry (OPUS) : Work-Based Learning • Technicians in Optoelectronics • Foundation Degree in Photonics [with Llandrillo and Deeside Colleges]

  16. Towards Sustainability – and beyond • CAMPUS : Capability Matrix for Photonics Upskilling • IMPETUS : Industrially Mediated Photonics Education Training and Up-Skilling

  17. Towards Sustainability – EU • EU Photonics21 • Photonics in Life and Medical Sciences (PHILMS) Marie-Curie ITN : SMEs + HEIs

  18. Towards Sustainability – and beyond • WOF Strategy : Innovation and Skills • WG Science Policy • WG Innovation Strategy • 2015 Year of Light

  19. AcademiFfotonegCymru@ Bangor Photonics Academy of Wales@ Bangor (PAWB) Cyfarwyddwr/Director: Ray Davies Cadeirydd/Chair: Yr Athro/Professor K Alan Shore

  20. Bangor UniversitySchool of Electronic Engineering

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