Cheshire College students move to next stage of UK’s largest STEM event

By Dherran Titherington 26th Mar 2025

All teams from Cheshire College were nominated for top awards (Image via: Cheshire College South & West)
All teams from Cheshire College were nominated for top awards (Image via: Cheshire College South & West)

A number of Cheshire College engineering students have secured spots in the F1 in Schools national finals.

The regional finals, held in in Shropshire, challenged students to apply a range of skills in a high pressure and real-world environment.

Competing students have been designing and manufacturing their own miniature F1 cars, securing sponsorships, developing presentation kits and refining their competition strategies.

The regional finals, held in in Shropshire, are the UK's largest STEM event(Image via: Cheshire College South & West)

All teams from Cheshire College were nominated for top awards at the UK's largest STEM event.

Their efforts culminated in an impressive second-place finish at the UK Regionals, earning them an invitation to the national finals.

The accomplishment not only grants students the opportunity to compete on a national stage but also opens doors for fully-funded scholarships at Aston University, furthering their academic and professional aspirations.

Ruth Szolkowska, said: "The F1 in Schools competition challenges students to think like real engineers, problem-solvers, and business professionals.

The accomplishment opens doors for fully-funded scholarships at Aston University (Image via: Cheshire College South & West)

"Their success reflects their exceptional talent, resilience, and dedication.

"We are incredibly proud to see them compete at such a level and are excited about the doors this will open for their future careers."

Cheshire College remains dedicated to supporting its students on their journey to the National Finals and beyond, as they prepare to showcase their talents on both a national stage.

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