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The team that’s proud of a portfolio of mistakes
Most of what young people hand in is meant to show their best work. Their FIRST Tech Challenge portfolio includes everything that didn’t work – and it’s what the team is proudest of.
More Than Volunteers
We call our volunteers Game Changers – and that’s not just a title. It’s a description. The impact our volunteers have on young people is real, measurable, and lasting.
Belonging in STEM starts with opportunity
For many young people, STEM clicks when they get the chance to build something, solve a problem or lead a team. FIRST Tech Challenge UK allows them to discover what they’re capable of.
The community behind the robots: our UK Key Volunteers
Running a robotics team is about more than building a robot. At FIRST UK, our ethos is the same.
Meet Team Great Britain 2025!
Five young engineers will represent Great Britain on the world stage. Meet them and understand the mission driving them forward.
It’s your robot, not mine: The epic moments as a robotics team lead
A new season means new problems to solve but often, those are the best kind of problems to have.
Unforgettable moments from the UK Champs
Let’s celebrate the unforgettable moments and standout students who made UK Champs 2025 an inspiring showcase of STEM talent.
Introducing our INTO THE DEEP champions!
Meet the teams that triumphed in the INTO THE DEEP season and made waves on the national stage.
From local meets to the national stage at the UK Championship
Grab your pre-champs tips from three-time-championship attendees, VNation.
INTO THE DEEP Qualifying Tournament highlights
Meet the winners of our 2025 qualifying tournaments, from Bournemouth to Belfast!
What I learned game announcing
Youth Ambassador, Katy, reflects on what she learned by taking to the mic and game announcing during her qualifying tournament.
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Let’s get social
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More Than Imagery
Check out our gallery and get up close to the bots at our tournaments.
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