The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists' and Engineers' Fair kicks off National Science and Engineering Week and is being held at Manchester Central Convention Complex, from 11-13 March 2010.  The Big Bang celebrates and raises the profile of young people's achievement in science and engineering.  It also aims to encourage more young people to take part in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) initiatives with support from their parents and teachers. Almost 20,000 students, families, teachers and lecturers have registered to attend the Fair, which will include almost 200 student projects showcasing innovation and creativity competing in the National Science & Engineering Competition for national and international awards. And this year the event will also be open on Saturday 13 March to families with children aged 9-19.

Led by EngineeringUK, The Big Bang is developed in partnership with over 80 organisations from business & industry, government and the STEM community - with support from across the political spectrum. For more information, please see www.thebigbangfair.co.uk.