The robotics team will be the first women’s team to represent Great Britain at the world’s largest youth competition, the Robot Olympiad.
The team from Bournemouth Girls’ School will represent the country at the FIRST Global Robotics Competition in Athens, Greece in September.
UltraViolet is made up of team members aged 13-16 and competes against teams from over 190 countries.
The team won the prestigious National Inspire Award Winners Award at the FIRST Tech Challenge UK Championship in June.
Their journey so far was documented by BBC Click on 6 July.
David Sims, headmaster of Bournemouth Girls’ School, said: “We are delighted and honoured that students from Bournemouth Girls’ School have been selected to be part of the team representing Great Britain at First Global in Athens.”
“This fantastic opportunity is testament to the ambition, hard work and passion our students have shown over the past two years of FIRST Tech Challenge UK.
“We are incredibly proud of their achievements, particularly the fact that they are the first women’s team to represent Great Britain in this international tournament.
“We look forward to watching them compete on the world stage, showcasing their talents, inspiring future generations of girls in STEM fields and networking with other young people from around the world.”
FIRST UK is a charity dedicated to making STEM more accessible, diverse and inclusive for you.
This will be achieved through the use of robotics, industry role models, student-led learning and a sporting style.
Patrice John-Baptiste, head of impact and engagement at FIRST UK, said: “I was once a girl who was obsessed with building things and making them work, but never had the opportunity to put my curiosity into practice, so I am in awe of UltraViolet.
“They continually demonstrate that there is no obstacle that they cannot solve, and I am impressed by their incredible ability to recognize each other for their unique contributions and invest in their communities.
“They are a powerful presence and demonstrate what it takes to be strong leaders and innovators in STEM fields where women are significantly underrepresented.
“There’s no doubt that they will be taking on some of the world’s biggest challenges in the future.”
