About the Scottish Space School

The Rationale

Science and technology play a large part in all our lives and in the economy of Scotland, and the Space School seeks to inspire the next generation to pursue science related courses of study, and consider careers in science and technology.

The Objectives

• Provide inspiration, increase motivation and raise aspirations of young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)
   
• Encourage more students to study science related courses at Standard Grade, Higher Grade and University
   
• Promote the wide range of career opportunities in science and technology
   
• Increase self-confidence through the development of high quality communication, team-building and problem solving skills

The History

Since its inception in 2002 over 1200 pupils from high schools across Scotland have taken part in the Scottish Space School, 200 of whom have now graduated and are employed in well paid jobs with propects in science and technology.

The Scottish Space School at Strathclyde is supported by grant-in-aid fromSkills Development Scotland, and is open to S 5 pupils in all Scottish schools.