Schools across Salford are currently busy preparing for a next month’s Great Science Share – a Greater Manchester-wide celebration of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects which will take place on Wednesday 6 July 2016.
One of the flagship events of Greater Manchester’s European City of Science programme, the Great Science share will be a day for young people of all ages to share what they enjoy about science.
So far over 175 schools have pledged to take part in the Great Science Share including 28 schools across Salford.
Speaking about the event Annie Keane, Director, European City of Science Programme, said: “The Great Science Share is an opportunity for young people to take the lead and be in the spotlight in this unique year for Greater Manchester. Creativity and confidence in STEM are really important and the 6th July also provides a focus for teachers to raise the profile of science in their schools. There’ll be a real buzz on the day and we encourage every school to join in and celebrate science.”
Councillor Lisa Stone, Lead Member for Children’s and Young People’s Services said: “Here in Salford there is a rich history of invention and innovation such as the engineering of Bridgewater Canal which was a pivotal moment in the industrial revolution. By providing our students with the chance to share their favourite science on such a large scale we have the opportunity to inspire them to carve out a lifelong interest or future career in STEM.”
The Great Science Share is a major event as part of the European City of Science and will kick-start a bumper month of science engagement across Greater Manchester which will culminate with a week-long festival called Science in the City. Beginning as schools break up for summer, Science in the City (22-29 July) will incorporate over 40 free pop-up events which will bring science to life across Manchester city centre.
