@ScienceHunters

Using #minecraft to engage children with #science. Outreach programme working across the UK.

 Bristol, UK
www1.uwe.ac.uk/research/sciencecommunicationunit/projects/currentprojects/sciencehunters.asp
Joined May 2014
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Sarah Behenna@SarahBehenna29 May 2025
Having a great time at #PCST2025 in Aberdeen meeting academics from all around the world. I’ve been sharing our Science Hunters project using Minecraft to engage kids with sustainability, green skills & engineering. uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-a…
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Exploring the views of UK educators: @sciencehunters using Minecraft to engage students with engineering and the SDGs. @SciCommsUWE @RAEngNews @UWE_SoAS Full #openaccess article: mdpi.com/2227-7102/14/10/107… #Sustainability #Engineering #Minecraft #Education #MDPI #EducationSciences

An Example of the Views of Educators on Incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals into...

The United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 as a call to “end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity”. The UK-based...

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More tickets are now available for @UWEBristol's Engineering Family Fun day - planetarium shows, Bristol Minecraft worlds, robots, craft, tech and even a bit of liquid nitrogen thrown in... Get your tickets now! @ExplorerDome @EngOurFutureUWE eventbrite.co.uk/e/engineeri…
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You have the power to change the future!⏳ Engineers are on a mission to tackle the planet's most pressing issues, from clean energy projects, food production with less water, new life saving medical technologies and electric vehicle design. These are just some of the areas you could be having an impact on in the future as an engineer.🌍 💭 Discover the wide range of projects waiting for you in the world of engineering. Head to our website to learn more: thisisengineering.org.uk/pro… #EngineerBetterLives
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✨ Starting this Saturday ✨ ⚒️🌍 Engineering for Sustainable Societies using #Minecraft 🚶🚶‍♀️ Free drop-in sessions 📅 Saturdays 🗺️📍 #AvonmouthLibrary ⌚ 10am-2pm 👧🧒👦 Aimed at 7-14 year olds, but all are welcome (under 8s must be accompanied) ⚗️🔬 @ScienceHunters @UWEBristol
Poster containing the same text as the post, with some icons from Minecraft

ALT Poster containing the same text as the post, with some icons from Minecraft

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What challenge will you take on with engineering? From improving lives, to improving the planet, your options are endless with engineering. Find your path into engineering by visiting: thisisengineering.org.uk/ #EngineerBetterLives #EngineeringJobs
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Replying to @scientix_eu @stemalliance_eu
If you want to try and use #minecraft to engage young people in science, check out @ScienceHunters and for other #scicomm and #publicengagement ideas why not check out the #EUSEA Science Engagement platform eusea.info/platform/
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New on the @SciCommsUWE blog: Engaging children with STEM through Minecraft: new practitioner guides The project aims to engage children from under-represented groups with engineering, using the popular game. Read more ➡️bit.ly/3hnZEkP
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EngineeringUK@_EngineeringUK7 Dec 2021
We're pleased to announce that the UK’s top science and engineering competition for young people is open for entries. engineeringuk.com/news-views…

News articles - EngineeringUK

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This is Engineering@ThisIsEng5 Jan 2022
Notice how the reimagined painting is brighter than Van Gogh’s original, gone are the fossil fuel burning factories and the smog-laden skies. In combination with vertical gardens, electric vehicles and greener cities, air quality may be improved. How would you #EngineerTheFuture?
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RePhoKUs@RePhoKUs23 Oct 2021
All ready to go with our @ScienceHunters minecraft #phosphorus world @lancscifest. Looking forward to a fun day of #scienceengagement @LancsUniLEC
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RePhoKUs@RePhoKUs28 Sep 2021
Amazing working with our friends @ScienceHunters who have created a #phosphorus world in Minecraft ! Come and see us @lancscifest.....
Science Hunters@ScienceHunters27 Sep 2021
Science Hunters are running Minecraft workshops at this year's Lancashire Science Festival (23rd Oct). Book your space using this link-eventbrite.co.uk/e/minecraft… Explore our @RePhoKUs Phosphorus World: find out what Phosphorus is, its importance and consequences of its overuse.
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Who doesn’t love Volcanoes!? Check out our partner project @ScienceHunters paper on making volcanoes in #Minecraft and @AGU_Podcasts great podcast series!
Third Pod from the Sun@ThirdPod20 Aug 2021
While #ThirdPod is on break, revisit our very 1st ep about making lava in a parking lot: thirdpodfromthesun.com/2018/… What are some other cool ways to learn about volcanoes? Well, @ScienceHunters uses Minecraft: eos.org/science-updates/digg… #SciComm #Podcast #SciArt
An erupted volcano built on Minecraft

ALT An erupted volcano built on Minecraft

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While #ThirdPod is on break, revisit our very 1st ep about making lava in a parking lot: thirdpodfromthesun.com/2018/… What are some other cool ways to learn about volcanoes? Well, @ScienceHunters uses Minecraft: eos.org/science-updates/digg… #SciComm #Podcast #SciArt
An erupted volcano built on Minecraft

ALT An erupted volcano built on Minecraft

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Our new The West in Minecraft educational resources are now available for download via @BrisPrimarySTEM We are so excited to share these with you all! Thanks to @atkinsglobal & @ScienceHunters for helping us build Bristol & Bath in #Minecraft curiosityconnections.net/res… @DigitalDeti
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Children have the opportunity to digitally engineer their local communities with @EngOurFutureUWE. Recreating the West of England in #Minecraft in partnership with @ScienceHunters & local engineers @atkinsglobal #DigitalDETI #TheWestInMinecraft bit.ly/3iwTgYV
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We partnered with #Minecraft experts @ScienceHunters and local engineers @atkinsglobal to recreate the West of England in Minecraft, giving children the power to digitally engineer their local communities #DigitalDETI blogs.uwe.ac.uk/engineering/…
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As part of our #DigitalDETI project @EngOurFutureUWE has partnered with #Minecraft experts @ScienceHunters & local engineers @atkinsglobal to recreate the West of England in Minecraft, giving children the power to digitally engineer their local communities bristol247.com/news-and-feat…

New Minecraft programme enables children to digitally engineer Bristol landmarks

It’s a chance for them to re-imagine and re-design the city

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Science Hunters retweeted
UWE Bristol@UWEBristol7 Jul 2021
🎮 | No need to leave the house - now you can explore and create iconic Bristol landmarks like the SS Great Britain in @Minecraft! Developed by @DigitalDeti, @ScienceHunters & @atkinsglobal, the programme aims to inspire children to get involved in STEM ⬇️

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Science Hunters retweeted
RePhoKUs@RePhoKUs27 May 2021
Amazing engagement work from our friends @ScienceHunters sharing our #phosphorus story with local schools through the medium of @Minecraft, also a plant science kit so they can see the effect of fertiliser on plant growth! facebook.com/ScienceHunters @LancsUniLEC
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