For the 3rd year running, Great Science Share for Schools has been awarded Patronage to the UK National Commission for UNESCO for 2026.
This patronage is a formal endorsement by a National Commission for UNESCO for an external activity that aligns with UNESCO's mission, acting as a recognised mark of quality.
The Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS) aims to engage young people in asking, investigating and sharing scientific questions. The campaign has over 800,000 young people registered in 50 countries across the world.
Earlier this year, GSSfS celebrated 10 years of the programme, leading to registrations from 835,135 pupils. The University of Manchester hosted more than 35 schools from across Greater Manchester in its Nancy Rothwell building. They explored questions such as, are all flowers the same? And, does the temperature of the ocean affect coral?
The team are now working towards their 11th year, seeking to continue to build international engagement, with significant inroads made in training teachers and engaging schools in Malta, Spain and Slovenia.
