The Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology is inviting students to take part in its inaugural STEAM Challenge - which will test the usual STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) disciplines, with the addition of an A for 'arts.'

Year 9 students, from schools across the East Yorkshire and Humber region, are eligible to participate.

The challenge will take place on July 10 at Bishop Burton College, and will have a particular focus on building and engineering.

Students will be tasked with designing and building a mechanism capable of lifting and positioning blocks to form a pyramid.

Points will be given for the quality of the build, design, aesthetics, sustainability, speed, and accuracy.

In addition to this, each team will be required to produce a short video documenting their work, design journey, and prototyping.

This will be accompanied by a marketing plan, outlining the project's unique name, a logo, a tagline, and a short pitch explaining why the project is innovative.

Mark Gibson, director of the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology, said: "We’re excited to be hosting our first-ever STEAM Challenge and hope to see lots of schools from across the East Yorkshire and Humber region come together to showcase their creativity.

"The challenge will provide students with a tangible demonstration of how combining technical and creative skills can address real-world problems, as well as offering hands-on experience in prototyping, collaboration, and presenting their ideas to a wider audience.

“It will also be a great way for local education institutions and employers to engage with young people and teach them about what it’s like to study and work in STEAM industries in the region."

The STEAM Challenge is a collaborative effort with the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership and Quickline Communications.

Schools interested in participating can apply by emailing [email protected].

The application deadline is February 28.