STUDENTS from Lancashire schools have been given a hands-on experience of coding and robotics at a UK-wide science and engineering roadshow.

BAE Systems, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force have joined forces to tackle the UK’s perceptions of science, technology, engineering and maths subjects.

The STEM roadshow, now in its 12th year, demonstrates how robotics and computer coding are used in the real world.

Last week, more than 500 pupils from 12 schools took part in the activities hosted at BAE Systems’ Military Air & Information’s Academy for Skills & Knowledge in Samlesbury.