United Kingdom Science Tender

Funding to make Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics STEM accessible to everyone has been confirmed during British Science Week.2.63 million will be shared between Scotlands four science centres throughout 2019-20 bringing the total provided over the past four years to more than 10 million.As well as an operational grant for the Centres the fund includesA schools transport subsidy to support pupils in rural and deprived areas accessing the centresA community subsidy to support centres engagement with a greater diversity of peopleScience Minister Richard Lochhead announced the funding during a visit to Glasgow Science Centre and saidannouncement of 2.63 million will further our aim of increasing access to public science engagement events as part of our STEM Strategy for Education and Training.Our science centres help make science technology engineering and maths accessible to a wide public audience of all ages and from all backgrounds.More than 690000 visitors passed through the doors of Scotlands four Science Centres in calendar year 2018 alone and this funding for 2019-20 will provide more opportunities for people from all over Scotland to get involved in science over the coming year.Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Sheila Rowan saidScience technology engineering and maths impact our everyday lives and our science centres are great places to explore discover and nurture skills. Through workshops events and hands-on exhibitions people of all ages can engage with STEM and learn about our world and beyond.