The DataKirk

We Are STEM. We Are DataKirk.

STEM is everywhere – from the air we breathe, to the jobs we do, to the futures we dream of.

Yet systemic barriers continue to exclude far too many of our young people, especially from New Scot and low-income communities, from real access and opportunities in STEM.

Every day, we lose untapped brilliance, bold innovation, and fresh perspectives that could change the world.

At DataKirk, we are committed to disrupting this exclusion. We’re a grassroots organisation focused on empowering communities, society, and the planet through equitable access to STEM education, literacy, and career pathways.

🔥 This summer, we’re turning up the heat! 🔥

📍 STEM Roadshow – 8 Scottish Cities - Aberdeen, Fife, Stirling, Falkirk, Paisley, Glasgow, Scottish Border and Edinburgh

🎪 STEM Carnival – A Celebration of Innovation at West Lothian College

🤖 Robotics Challenge – Where Future Builders Rise

We’re calling on all our incredible partners and communities:

🧒 Young ones – be ready!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents and Guardians – get involved!

🏘️ Scottish Federation of Housing Associations – let’s engage the communities you serve.

🤝 DYW Scotland – join us in shaping the next generation.

🎓 Education Scotland – help us amplify this mission.

🔧 STEM Ambassadors in Scotland – volunteer with us!

💡 ScotlandIS and National Manufacturing Institute Scotland – Let's connect young people with cutting-edge manufacturing and engineering.

🤝 Third Sector Orgs – Csrec and First Step Robotics – let’s keep building together.

🔧sportscotland - we need your network and resources

🏢 Local Authorities (Aberdeen City Council - City Development & Regeneration Renfrewshire Council Stirling Council Scottish Borders Council Fife Council Glasgow City Council The City of Edinburgh Council Falkirk Council) – we need your partnership and endorsement.

💡British Army, Police Scotland, Royal Naval Reserve Royal Air Force (RAF) - opportunities for you to engage the communities!

🏘️Corporate Organisations in Scotland, join us! Invest in the future and become a part of this impactful movement.

Together, we will redefine what’s possible.

Together, we can disrupt systemic exclusion and build a future where STEM is for everyone. Stay tuned for more details on locations and dates!