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Cambridge Science Centre's new home celebrated with VIP launch
Outgoing chair of trustees, David Cleevely, and incoming chair, Harriet Fear, at the VIP launch for the Cambridge Science Centre, 4 July 2024. Picture: Keith Heppell
Cambridge Science Centre’s new home on Cambridge Science Park was the subject of a celebratory VIP launch event earlier this month.
Award-winning TV and Radio Science Presenter and Producer Greg Foot—a natural sciences graduate from the University of Cambridge himself—welcomed guests to the 6,000 sq. ft. facility at the Trinity Centre.
The STEM education charity will officially open its new doors on the first day of the summer holidays, 23 July, inviting young children and their families to explore a world of discovery through open-ended, hands-on exhibits.
Exhibits on display and in use at the new site included Assemble an Arch, AR Sandbox, Fake Feeling, The Workshop Challenge, A Whole New Ball Game, Explore the Tree of Life, Drive-bot Challenge, Microscopes, and Wind Tunnel Tests.
The centre will be open to schools during term time and to the public on weekends and during school holidays. Specialised groups such as STEMtots and sessions for home-educated children will be introduced from September onwards, offering a unique and enriching educational experience.
David Cleevely CBE, outgoing Chair of the Board of Trustees, expressed his excitement about the new Centre: "We are thrilled to unveil this incredible space dedicated to igniting young minds with the wonders of science. This Centre is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and we are deeply grateful to our generous funders for this project, Arm, LifeArc, Brockton Everlast and Trinity College, plus the incredible support of our ongoing Executive Council members, for making this dream a reality."
CEO John Bull underscored early STEM education's pivotal role in shaping the future: "At the core of our mission is the belief that introducing STEM concepts to children at a young age can ignite a lifelong passion for learning and discovery. With its engaging environment, this new Centre provides families with a platform to explore and learn together, nurturing the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers."
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