Celebrating 10 years of the Great Science Share for Schools: 835,135 young people join to explore their scientific questions
Hundreds of thousands of young people have been asking, investigating and sharing their scientific questions once again this year in the Great Science Share for Schools.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the campaign inspires teachers of 5-14 year olds to upskill their own knowledge and skills of teaching science enquiry - a form of science education that gives the pupils the opportunity to explore a scientific question through practical investigations linked to .
Using innovative resources and ideas related to this year鈥檚 theme of #天美影视edScience, pupils across the UK and across the world have been taking the lead and becoming science communicators. The theme illustrates how science is not isolated in learning, but rather, the way we think scientifically has the power to connect our ideas and successes in all areas of our lives.
The campaign runs throughout the year, leading to registrations from 835,135 pupils sharing on or around Tuesday 17 June. With wider reach across the globe, #GSSfS inspires teachers and educators from 52 different countries to take part, with events taking place across venues such as schools, hospital schools, museums, sports venues and universities.
This year, The University of Manchester hosted more than 35 schools from across Greater Manchester in its Nancy Rothwell building.
Some of the questions shared this year included:
- Are all flowers the same?
- How does wind speed affect voltage generated?
- Which type of soil will retain the most water to help keep plants hydrated in hot weather?
- How does the temperature of the ocean affect coral?
The GSSfS campaign was launched by Professor Lynne Bianchi, Vice Dean for Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester, to provide a unique way to elevate the prominence of science in the classroom, focussing on learner-focussed science communication, inclusive and non-competitive engagement, and promoting collaboration.
Professor Bianchi, said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 been truly inspiring to witness the Great Science Share for Schools reach its 10th anniversary with such global momentum.鈥�
This year, over 835,000 young people across so many different countries are sharing their scientific questions, showcasing the power of curiosity and connection. By nurturing enquiry-led learning and championing inclusive engagement, we鈥檙e seeing the next generation of global citizens take ownership of science in meaningful, hopeful, and impactful ways.
In 2024 and 2025, the campaign was granted the prestigious patronage of the , in recognition of its status as a beacon of excellence in science education and its pivotal role in shaping the next generation of scientists, innovators, and global citizens.
Now in its 10th year, the GSSfS strategy further develops to explore strategic alliances with ministries of education and schools across the world. This year the Ministry of Education in Malta and the STEM & VET Curriculum and the Museo de Ciencias Universidad de Navarra in Spain, and the Foundation for Education and Development (FED) Unified Learning Centre in Khao Lak, Thailand have become a key focus for development.
Grace Marson, Campaign Manager, said: 鈥淲hat Great Science Share for Schools has shown year on year, is that pupils have a thirst for science. They are naturally curious about the world around them and given the opportunity through GSSfS, they demonstrate that they can ask amazing scientific questions. This campaign puts pupils at the centre of their learning.鈥�