The secret’s in the strategy: advice from Blackout Robotics

During the 2023-24 CENTERSTAGE season, the incredible Blackout Robotics topped the division rankings and captained the Winning Alliance at the UK Championships. Every member of their team had two years of experience competing in FIRST Tech Challenge UK, and now they’re sharing the wisdom that got them to the top. Team unleashed  Team name: Blackout […]

Team Digital Pancakes’ tips for an award-winning season

At our kick-off webinar, Wednesday 20 September 2023, we invited Scott Buchanan from team Digital Pancakes, UK-344, Friend’s Grammar School, Lisburn to make a real difference in the FIRST UK community by offering his invaluable skills and pearls of wisdom with fellow CENTERSTAGE teams. Having taken part in FIRST Tech Challenge UK for the past […]

More than a partnership

We knew when forming the charity in 2018 its engine would be industry. Not simply the fuel in terms of funding, but critically – people. This isn’t just about coding and engineering – its about making connections between the workplace and the classroom – empowering young people with the knowledge and skills they need to […]

FIRST Tech Challenge UK 2019-20 kicks off at Bloomberg’s European HQ

Last year was the pilot, this year we’re going big! Kicking off at Bloomberg’s European HQ, the world’s largest robotics competition has officially launched nationwide to make STEM less intimidating, more accessible and diverse for young people in the UK . . . We’re proud to announce the official launch of FIRSTⓇ Tech Challenge in […]