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Business News Wales
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- Science
- Business News Wales
Technocamps Wins at SheCanCode STEM Educator Awards
Technocamps, Swansea University's flagship STEM outreach programme, is celebrating a double win at the SheCanCode STEM Educator Awards, taking home top honours in Not-For-Profits in STEM Education and STEM Role Model. The awards recognise Technocamps' dedication to making STEM education more inclusive and inspiring more women and girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Technocamps is a pan-Wales schools, community and industry outreach programme based at Swansea University but with a hub in every university across Wales. Funded by the Welsh Government, Technocamps' impact extends beyond the classroom, creating pathways for learners at every stage—from students exploring STEM for the first time to professionals looking to advance their skills. Central to this mission is engaging young people who might otherwise disengage from STEM, particularly girls. It is widely recognised that girls are underrepresented in STEM industries, and Technocamps works to redress the balance through its GiST Cymru programme. In collaboration with a variety of external partners, the GiST Cymru programme offers diverse and engaging activities, ensuring that girls have access to inspiring role models and hands-on STEM experiences. They are proud to have supported workshops for organisations including CyberFirst and Motorsport UK. Technocamps also hosts an annual International Women's Day Gala, a flagship event which celebrates the achievements of women in STEM across Wales and beyond, inspiring and empowering future generations. This event brings together over 200 guests from across Wales and beyond to celebrate women's contributions and progress, becoming a beloved feature on the Welsh social calendar that offers a powerful platform to highlight achievements, share inspiring stories, and build a supportive community dedicated to advancing gender equality in STEM. Professor Faron Moller, Director of Technocamps, said: 'Technocamps embraces the role that universities, by working together, can play in championing inclusion in STEM at a national level. I am grateful that our efforts over the last 20 years have been recognised at the SheCanCode STEM Educator Awards.' Luke Clement, Operations Manager at Technocamps, added: 'We're incredibly grateful to everyone who voted and supported us—your encouragement helps us continue paving the way for a more inclusive and inspiring future for women in STEM. We're especially thrilled to see the tireless dedication and legacy of our Patron, Beti Williams, celebrated.' Beti, recipient of the STEM Role Model Award, said: 'I am honoured to receive this award, and I am delighted that the work of the Technocamps team throughout Wales has also been acknowledged.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Maine singer Role Model to star in Netflix romcom with Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo
May 21—Maine's Tucker Pillsbury has been pretty successful singing pop songs about love and romance. Now he's set to star in a movie about those topics, too. Netflix announced this week that Pillsbury, who sings under the name Role Model, will make his film debut in a romantic comedy called "Good Sex." He's listed as one of the three principals in the proposed film, along with Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo. The romcom will be written and directed by Lena Dunham, creator of the HBO series "Girls." Pillsbury, 27, grew up in Cape Elizabeth and has established himself as a pop singing star, selling out venues and touring the world. His feel-good TikTok video for the song "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" has more than 4 million views and he's performed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Today." View this post on Instagram A post shared by tucker pillsbury (@rolemodel) "Good Sex" is about a New York couples therapist (Portman) who has spent a decade in a failed relationship and now, at 40, is reluctantly getting back into the dating scene. According to the Netflix description of the film, Portman's character meets two men, one in his 20s and one in his 50s. Pillsbury is 27 and Ruffalo is 57, so it's not a stretch to assume who will play who, though Netflix doesn't list any specific roles beyond Portman's. There is no release date set for the film yet, which also features Meg Ryan and Rashida Jones. On his Instagram page this week, Pillsbury posted an article about the film from the entertainment website Deadline, along with his comment "everyone say thank you lena." @rolemodelSALLY VIDEO OUT NOW DIVA♬ sally when the wine runs out — tucker Pillsbury will join Gracie Abrams on some of her summer tour, including July 23 and 24 at TD Garden in Boston, and will headline his own tour of Europe beginning in November. His latest album — "Kansas Anymore" — came out last July and was inspired by a breakup he was going through at the time. He says he became homesick, living in Los Angeles and working on the album, and started listening to music his parents listened to while he was growing up. Those artists, including Jackson Brown and Neil Young, influenced his song writing. Pillsbury didn't sing in a school chorus or play any instruments growing up, but displayed his creativity by writing and making videos. After graduating from Cape Elizabeth High School in 2014, he went to Point Park University in Pittsburgh to study film. While there, he started playing around with some recording equipment left in his room one day. He started performing raps for a while, but decided he'd rather sing. By early 2017 he was performing and using the name Role Model, picked because he loved the 2008 Paul Rudd comedy film "Role Models." Pillsbury has several tattoos to remind him of Maine, including the script P from the Portland Press Herald logo, on his right hand. Others include a sack of potatoes, a box of strawberries and a lobster trap. With his hectic tour schedule, Pillsbury says it's been harder for him to get home as often as he'd like, but says he has some trips to Maine planned throughout the summer. Sometimes family and friends come to him when he's performing nearby. When he played MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston on April 23, his mom, Susan Pillsbury, danced on stage with him. @taylorrrs75 most perfect sally ever @tucker @noplaceliketour #rolemodel #noplaceliketour #tuckerpillsbury #kansasanymoredeluxe #sally #boston #mgmfenway #kansasanymore #saintlaurentcowboy ♬ original sound — taylor Copy the Story Link
Fashion Network
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Stella McCartney launches Generation Falabella limited-edition capsule 'It' bag
continues to champion all-things sustainable with the brand's launch of 'Generation Falabella', a limited-edition capsule spotlighting the first vegan 'It' bag. Its launch is spearheaded by 'rising-stars', Role Model (the stage name of American singer Tucker Harrington Pillsbury), actress Odessa A'zion and influencer Quen Blackwell appearing in the campaign. Shot in Los Angeles, it links 'the worlds of fashion, music, film and beyond', emphasising 'craftsmanship' the bag's embellished details 'connect its rock 'n' roll heritage to an emerging cohort of changemakers… meet Gen F'... a celebration of 'youthful friendship, free-spiritedness and fun". Role Model, A'zion and Blackwell are all shot wearing Stella McCartney Autumn 2025 ready to wear. Handmade by leather artisans in Italy that McCartney has retrained to work with vegan alternatives, the Falabella 'is revisited seasonally in industry-shifting regenerative, recycled, circular and lower-impact technologies'. The Falabella bags also feature a monogrammed lining made of ocean plastics and are hand-laced with organic cotton rope. The new Generation Falabella capsule's now available in Stella McCartney boutiques globally and on the brand's website.
Fashion Network
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Stella McCartney launches Generation Falabella limited-edition capsule 'It' bag
continues to champion all-things sustainable with the brand's launch of 'Generation Falabella', a limited-edition capsule spotlighting the first vegan 'It' bag. Its launch is spearheaded by 'rising-stars', Role Model (the stage name of American singer Tucker Harrington Pillsbury), actress Odessa A'zion and influencer Quen Blackwell appearing in the campaign. Shot in Los Angeles, it links 'the worlds of fashion, music, film and beyond', emphasising 'craftsmanship' the bag's embellished details 'connect its rock 'n' roll heritage to an emerging cohort of changemakers… meet Gen F'... a celebration of 'youthful friendship, free-spiritedness and fun". Role Model, A'zion and Blackwell are all shot wearing Stella McCartney Autumn 2025 ready to wear. Handmade by leather artisans in Italy that McCartney has retrained to work with vegan alternatives, the Falabella 'is revisited seasonally in industry-shifting regenerative, recycled, circular and lower-impact technologies'. The Falabella bags also feature a monogrammed lining made of ocean plastics and are hand-laced with organic cotton rope. The new Generation Falabella capsule's now available in Stella McCartney boutiques globally and on the brand's website.
Fashion Network
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Stella McCartney launches Generation Falabella limited-edition capsule 'It' bag
continues to champion all-things sustainable with the brand's launch of 'Generation Falabella', a limited-edition capsule spotlighting the first vegan 'It' bag. Its launch is spearheaded by 'rising-stars', Role Model (the stage name of American singer Tucker Harrington Pillsbury), actress Odessa A'zion and influencer Quen Blackwell appearing in the campaign. Shot in Los Angeles, it links 'the worlds of fashion, music, film and beyond', emphasising 'craftsmanship' the bag's embellished details 'connect its rock 'n' roll heritage to an emerging cohort of changemakers… meet Gen F'... a celebration of 'youthful friendship, free-spiritedness and fun". Role Model, A'zion and Blackwell are all shot wearing Stella McCartney Autumn 2025 ready to wear. Handmade by leather artisans in Italy that McCartney has retrained to work with vegan alternatives, the Falabella 'is revisited seasonally in industry-shifting regenerative, recycled, circular and lower-impact technologies'. The Falabella bags also feature a monogrammed lining made of ocean plastics and are hand-laced with organic cotton rope. The new Generation Falabella capsule's now available in Stella McCartney boutiques globally and on the brand's website.
