North Star Science School

Bringing young people, educators, scientists and businesses together to explore the future of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) in the South Yorkshire Region. On 8 November 2023, the fourth annual North Star Science School will take place at Gulliver’s Valley Resort in Rotherham. Created by Professor Brian Cox CBE and Lord Andrew Mawson OBE in 2012, the amazing Science Summer School programme aims to make Britain the best place to do science, by inspiring the UK’s next generation of young scientists, engineers and inventors. North Star is South Yorkshire’s part of this fantastic Science School initiative. Originally introduced to help turn around a failing school in east London, the Science Summer School programme is now expanding nationally. New projects connecting directly with local communities are rolling out around the country with South Yorkshire leading the way. North Star Science School is an amazing one-day live event for school children in years 8 and 9. The vision is to combine science with curiosity and play to stimulate and inspire the next generation to consider the fascinating range of careers in STEAM subjects. We do this by showcasing the cutting edge of science and engineering and promoting innovation and opportunity in the South Yorkshire region. So far, North Star events have reached over 2,500 young people from across South Yorkshire.