M-SParc’s Sgil Sparc programme were nationally recognised in the STEM Educational Programme of the Year (Private Sector) category; the same category the programme won in 2023. Outreach and Skills Manager, Emily Roberts, who leads the programme, was awarded STEM Woman of the Year for her work promoting diversity in STEM and supporting M-SParc’s Skills programmes.
Now in their fifth year, the awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of individuals, projects, and organisations leading the way in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) across Wales.
Hosted by Welsh news reader, Lucy Owen, the awards’ opening ceremony speech gave recognition to the innovative STEM work being undertaken in Wales addressing the diversity gap and skills shortage, and acknowledged that the new Curriculum for Wales was providing both challenges and opportunities for those present.
It was fantastic just to be shortlisted! This feels so rewarding after the years of hard work myself and the team have put into developing the programme. To be recognised a second time is a real testament to our work. I’m so pleased that young people in north Wales are going to be the real beneficiaries of this, and we’re confident that the impact of our work will continue to grow across the region.
Emily Roberts, STEM Woman of the Year
Every year, we’re blown away by the calibre of our finalists and winners. They are pushing boundaries, creating change, and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. It’s a privilege to celebrate those who are driving Wales forward as a hub of STEM innovation and talent.
Liz Brookes, Co-Founder of Wales STEM Awards
Matthew Taylor, Director of Innovation at Cardiff Metropolitan University, headline sponsor of the awards, congratulated the winners:
The 2025 winners exemplify the creativity, collaboration and commitment that define Wales’ growing STEM sector. At Cardiff Met, we’re proud to support an event that shines a light on the people and organisations shaping the future of science and technology in our nation.
M-SParc’s Sgil Sparc programmes have been developed by working closely with local schools, local authority, and industry, to ensure the programme is tailor made for north Wales. Find out more about Sgil Sparc here.
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Tom used to work at the KFC in his hometown of Colwyn Bay before it mysteriously burned down. He then spent several years “on the lam” in East Germany, where he worked as an animator in Berlin. When the wall fell, Tom came home.
He enjoys climbing and hates ice-skating.
