Rajiv Raju Vyas
LONDON: The historic House of Lords set the stage for a groundbreaking event on February 15, as 120 bright, young students and their families gathered for ‘Frontiers in STEM’, a visionary initiative designed to inspire and empower the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
Spearheaded by Lord Tony Sewell CBE, a tireless advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM, the event was organised by OneHive in collaboration with iGNITIATE and Generating Genius. It brought students face-to-face with leading figures in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), offering them unparalleled insight into real-world innovation.
For Lord Tony Sewell, the event was the embodiment of his lifelong mission to ensure that talent from all backgrounds is nurtured and given access to the opportunities, mentorship, and networks that define future STEM leaders.
“The overwhelming enthusiasm and curiosity displayed by students reaffirmed the vital role STEM plays in shaping the future – not just in the UK, but globally,” he said.
As founder of Generating Genius, a charity dedicated to creating opportunities for disadvantaged students in STEM, Lord Sewell has been a driving force in mentorship, education, and industry collaboration.
For many, the experience was nothing short of life-changing. “Sitting in a room with a Lord, a nuclear weapons scientist, a quantum computing expert, and perhaps the most dynamic and charismatic professor I had ever seen was an experience I will never forget,” said a 16-year-old student who attended the event.
The success of ‘Frontiers in STEM’ was made possible through the partnership between Lord Tony Sewell and OneHive, an organisation dedicated to expanding STEM education and mentorship programmes. Together, they have already scaled an innovative STEM programme across 12 schools, supporting 300 students and mentors through their groundbreaking learning platform.
In his closing address, Lord Tony Sewell made it clear that ‘Frontiers in STEM’ is just the beginning of a larger movement. “STEM isn’t just about career success – it’s about shaping the future of the UK’s economy, innovation, and global leadership,” he said.
