INEOS Acetyls, in conjunction with Hull & East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University and Hull KR Foundation, has delivered a STEM Industry Insight Day for local school children.
The chemical manufacturing business, based at Saltend Chemicals Park, invited 50 year 5 pupils from East Hull school, Oldfleet Primary, to Sewell Group Craven Park, the home of Hull KR, to engage and inspire them in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activities.
Activities during the day ranged from making mini lava lamps, to investigating liquid densities, separating mixtures and discovering how you can use siphons to transport water.
“Events like this give us a unique opportunity to connect with children in our region and inspire and show them the breadth of opportunities in STEM subjects,” said Rob Fergie, INEOS Acetyls Hull Site Manager.
“We want to help children engage and understand the benefits of industries and businesses like ours and we hope to play a part in encouraging them to study STEM subjects. One day, they may then choose to work in our business.”
In Hull, INEOS Acetyls has been manufacturing chemicals for more than 50 years. Its products provide the building blocks for a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, ingredients for the food sector, coatings and textiles, solar panels and automotive parts.
INEOS Acetyls has partnered with charity, Hull & East Yorkshire Children’s University since 2017. And in 2023, INEOS’ Community Fund supported the Hull KR Foundation with a donation to help advance female rugby league in the city.
Sarah Brodie, HEY Children’s University Partnership Manager, said: “Meeting positive role models and participating in days like this, can have a huge impact on children.”
Paul Hamnett, Hull KR Foundation CEO, added: “Working in partnership with INEOS Acetyls to deliver a STEM event is a great opportunity to engage children in a variety of activities to inspire them to think about a career within the STEM world.”
INEOS is involved in numerous STEM and education events, and has a programme of community activity, including being the 2025 title sponsor for Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All Hull 10K.