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Bring on 2020-21 – new provision, new tech, new opportunities!

We have news! No, there are no FIRST baby bots on the horizon, although technically… kind of? More on that later... Registration for next season is ...
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Posted 1 September 2020

Next season’s tech just got better

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Posted 11 May 2020

Cross-party support for #FurloughForGood

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Posted 28 March 2020

Furlough for good – an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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Posted 6 March 2020

Coronavirus – statement from CEO

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Posted 6 March 2020

FAQ: Championship cancellation

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Posted 8 February 2020

Elated teams progress at South East mega regional

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Posted 6 February 2020

West Midlands double whammy soars 35 teams to the Olympic Park

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Posted 6 February 2020

Northern Ireland feat advances top teams to London

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Posted 3 February 2020

North West alliance wins by one point in nail-biting finish!

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Posted 29 January 2020

South West competitors set sights on champs after regional triumph

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Posted 4 October 2019

Makerspace launches in Alpha

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Posted 25 September 2019

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

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Posted 14 August 2019

We’re hiring! Director of Development – critical mission, epic culture, so-so salary…

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Posted 28 June 2019

Beat the FIRST robot maze blindfolded

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Posted 17 May 2019

Pioneers represent UK at FIRST world robotics championships!

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Posted 3 May 2019

2019 game theme announced – registration open!

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Posted 1 May 2019

A royal FIRST! – CEO meets Her Majesty the Queen

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Posted 18 March 2019

Elated Newcastle Academy team prevail at northern championships

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Posted 14 March 2019

Judges ‘tickled pink’ by Inspire Award winners

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