NORTH STAR 2025

A SCIENCE SUMMER SCHOOL EVENT

19.11.25

GULLIVERS VALLEY

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About The Event

WHAT IS 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 19th November 2025, the sixth annual North Star Science School will take place at Gulliver’s Valley Resort in Rotherham. Find out more about this fantastic adventure-filled day, and learn how you can be a part of it!

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A little background

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 and engineering, 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.

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So what is North Star?

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 (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics & Manufacturing) subjects. We do this by showcasing the cutting edge of science and engineering, and promoting innovation and opportunity in the South Yorkshire region. In a blended programme, the day will include inspirational talks from leading scientists and engineers, and students will engage in fun, creative activities, experiments and hands-on interactive workshops delivered by our partners.

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Why South Yorkshire?

South Yorkshire has a proud industrial heritage built from the power of STEAM. It is THE place in the UK for people to connect, co-locate, collaborate and innovate; attracting business and investment from all over the world. We have a number of schools working in partnership with sponsors to co-create workshops as part of a year-round programme.

Workshops

North Star Science School in South Yorkshire is known for our co-created workshops, where local businesses team up with local schools to deliver inspiring workshops to our visitors. More information coming soon...

North Star Science School has multiple amazing workshops delivered by local businesses. More information coming soon...

9:00 am
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10.00 am
How to Prepare for your Hacked website?- Pelican Steve
10.00 am
Inbound Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs- Max Conversion
11:30 am
Delicious Lunch- Cafeteria
2.00 pm
FeedBack, Quiz, Interaction & Gifts- Chauffina Carr, Guy Mann
7.00 pm
After Party- J W Marriot
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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.

Bookings Open for our 2025 event on 21 May 2025!

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Sponsors, Supporters & Partners 2024

Sponsors

Partners & Supporters

Amazelab
Andrew Mawson Partnerships
Army
Benno Photography
BSHAA
CQ Strategic Marketing
EON
JJA Snack
Kids Invent Stuff
Mosaic
NHS
Science Summer School
Signia Hearing
Skills Street
Smile Business Support
Space Detectives
Stream7
University of Sheffield
Yorkshire & Humberside Police Regional Cyber Crime Unit
360 Degree Society
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North Star Science School Returns for Fifth Annual Event in South Yorkshire

The fifth annual North Star Science School event is returning to South Yorkshire this November. This event is set to bring together young people, educators, scientists and businesses for a day filled with exploration and discovery in the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM).

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Testimonials

Well organised and excellent pace so that students were engaged at all times. Length of sessions seemed spot on too. Our guide for the day was outstanding!

The interaction of the children was so inspiring and the way of involving children in the actual presentation of the event was just brilliant - well done! This can only go from strength to strength and I wish you continued success.

Lots of interesting interactive workshops. Lots of info about careers and apprenticeships, delivered well and inclusive to all.

I thought the workshops were great, the kids loved the hands-on activities!

The event was amazing, it left everyone inspired!