We’ve had a fantastic two weeks finding out about space and satellites with the first and second years at Grantown Grammar School. Thanks Vattenfall UK for making it possible to bring our pop-up to Strathspey.

Fantastic week in Dingwall Newton Room hosting Scientists from the University of Edinburgh and Higher/Advanced Higher pupils from Dingwall Academy - pupils got the chance to get hands on with various DNA technologies 🧪🧬🧑‍🔬Thanks to all involved @SBSSatEd 4273pi Skills Development Scotland

It's World Space Week! We've partnered with National Space Academy who are running a Space Camp in Inverness. 30 S5 pupils from 5 schools will be taking part, exploring satellite technologies, rockets & life in space with a series of workshops & interactive experiences. #SpaceToLearn

We have LIFT OFF! Our rocket workshop went off with a bang last week at our Inverness #SpaceToLearn Camp. Huge thanks to ScienceSkillsAcademy and Gillian Frampton/HIE for these fantastic images 🚀✨

Curious About live sessions run on 4 and 5 November. We're excited to support #CuriousAbout and engage curious minds. Check it out 👇

Calling all #teachers!  Our #CuriousAbout: Live Sessions return next week! (4 & 5 November)  Join us for live talks by incredible experts, designed to engage and educate students aged 6-13.    Stay tuned as we share session details throughout the morning! #XTakeover

We're hiring! We're looking for a STEM Engagement officer to lead the coordination and delivery of our Pop-Up Newton Room. The post-holder will ensure delivery of inspirational & interactive STEM activities to young people and to their local communities. myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/highl…

A huge congratulations to all the winners and commendation recipients at the VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2024! Each of you has raised the bar in sustainability, demonstrating excellence and inspiring others. #VIBES

Our Pop-Up Newton Room partnership with Vattenfall UK allowed over 230 pupils in the Highland community of Grantown-on-Spey to gain unique insights into the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Find out more: scienceskillsacademy.co.uk/news/58004?ret…

We're delighted to have teamed up with multi-national energy company Equinor to extend the roll out of pop-up Newton Rooms to Shetland, starting in the spring. Find out more: hie.co.uk/latest-news/20… Equinor UK

Join Nick from the Newton Room Fort William as we undertake a Magic Milk Experiment and look to recreate something which was first used almost 100 years ago: Milk Plastic! 📍 Caol Library, 21 July, 2:30-3:30pm. Suitable for children aged 8-12. Book: tinyurl.com/2rfuyv2d

The Alness Multi Activity Summer Camp is on every day next week, and on Tuesday Tim from the Inverness Newton Room will be there building and operating Lego robots - and you could be too! Suitable for children aged 7 to 12. Book: tinyurl.com/5xtde3wr

Join Aileen from the Thurso Newton Room to examine simple, everyday objects through a microscope and use our observations to produce an inspired piece of artwork. 📍Thurso Library, 2 July, 10:30-11:30am. Suitable for children aged 8-12. Book: ow.ly/oimL50WrRYr

Join Aileen from the Thurso Newton Room and examine simple, everyday objects through a microscope, then use our observations to produce an inspired piece of artwork! 📍 Wick Library, 22 July, 1:30-2:30pm Suitable for children aged 8 to 12. Book: ow.ly/JT7e50WsqT3

Join us in Lairg for some fun with rockets! 📍 Ferrycroft Playing Field on 24 July, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Suitable for children aged 5 to 13. For more information, and to book, visit the Highlife Highland School's Out website: tinyurl.com/3zbrud5h

Join Aileen from the Thurso Newton Room to make your own rainbow-coloured lemonade! 📍Bettyhill Library, 24 July, 1:30pm to 2:30pm 📍Bettyhill Library, 24 July, 3:30pm to 4:30pm To book email [email protected] or phone 01641 521 754

📢 Peek in the pond! Join Science Skills Academy and the Countryside Rangers and get up close and personal with the pond creatures using our digital microscopes! 🗓️ 25 July Booking via the Highlife Highland School's Out website: tinyurl.com/4ayvhtry

Join Nick from the Newton Room Fort William as we undertake a Magic Milk Experiment and look to recreate something which was first used almost 100 years ago: Milk Plastic! 📍 Caol Library, 28 July, 2:30-3:30pm Suitable for children aged 8 to 12. Book: ow.ly/92ms50Wv5P4

Join Nick from the Fort William Newton Room for a variety of cool STEM activities, including his Magic Milk experiments, Rocket Launching, and maybe more… 📍 Sunart Centre, 29 July, 9:45am to 2:30pm Suitable for children from P1 to P7! Book: ow.ly/jUjQ50Wvci2

Join Nick from the Fort William Newton Room for a fascinating journey into the microscopic world! Discover the hidden beauty of everyday objects as we explore them through a microscope. 📍 Caol Library, 11 Aug, 2:30-3:30pm Book: ow.ly/kUZ650WwIJF