16 July 2026
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Daikin welcomed 45 Year 5 pupils and five teachers from Meadow Green Primary School in Wythall to its Birmingham Training Academy on 13 July 2026, giving the children a chance to explore science and engineering outside the classroom.
The visit is part of Daikin's commitment to supporting education and building stronger connections between schools and local employers. By introducing children to practical science at primary-school age, the event aimed to build their confidence, encourage curiosity and show them where an interest in STEM subjects could lead.
During the visit, pupils took part in interactive activities covering electricity, pressure, temperature, airflow and heat transfer. They built electrical circuits, used equipment including multimeters and infrared cameras, and explored how heat pumps and air conditioning systems work.
A virtual reality demonstration let the pupils experience a heat pump installation and see how technical knowledge is applied in practice. Questions and quizzes helped the children consolidate their learning throughout the morning.
Miss Galbraith, Year 5 Lead Teacher at Meadow Green Primary School, said: "We have had a brilliant time at Daikin. The children learnt so much and were able to take part in real hands-on experiments and fun quizzes to consolidate their learning. We are so grateful and absolutely loved it."
Elizabeth, aged 10, said: "I loved the STEM workshop at Daikin Academy because it was really fun and we got to learn lots of cool things. We saw how air conditioning works and how air flows through the machines in the academy.
"My favourite part was using hand pumps and aerosol cans because it was amazing to see how changing the pressure could make things hotter or colder."
Rachel McCrystal, Social Impact and Sustainability Manager at Daikin UK, said:
"Children begin forming ideas about their abilities and future careers from an early age, so it's important that they have opportunities to experience STEM in an enjoyable and practical way.
"By opening our training facilities to local schools, we can bring classroom learning into a real working environment and introduce young people to careers they may not otherwise encounter. Many young people have limited opportunities to see engineering in a working environment or meet people who use science and technology in their everyday roles, and we hope experiences like this help change that. We hope it encourages pupils to remain curious, continue exploring STEM subjects and see engineering as a future option for them."
The visit follows the success of Daikin's first Birmingham school STEM event in 2025. Meadow Green Primary School returned for a second year after positive feedback from pupils and teachers.
The day was supported by colleagues from across Daikin, who shared their technical knowledge and helped pupils understand how scientific principles are applied to technologies used in homes and buildings.
