The Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS) is a global campaign was developed by SEERIH at The University of Manchester and been running since 2016. With UNSECO patronage it champions inclusive education and inspires 5-14 year olds to ask, investigate and share scientific questions that matter to them.

Developed in partnership with University of Manchester academics, authors and external organisations,  new resources have been designed to support teachers of 5–14 year-olds. With real-world research, stories and role models for pupils to explore their own scientific wonderings, the resources are linked to the National Curriculum and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Celebrating one of the campaign’s core values of inclusion, the new enquiries feature Widgit symbols – a simple visual language tool used by schools across the world. Through this new partnership, GSSfS is making scientific enquiry more accessible, inclusive, and meaningful to all pupils.

• For further information on the campaign, resources, and how to get involved, visit the Great Science Share website or email greatscishare@manchester.ac.uk

Explore the new special issue on the impact of GSSfS

To celebrate 10 years of GSSfS, a new open-access special journal has been published in collaboration with the Association of Science Education.

Featuring ten articles written by teachers, science specialists, and partner organisations, the journal showcases a wide range of science shares in which pupils were able to ask, investigate and share a scientific question that mattered to them.

From classrooms and museums to zoos and industry venues, a GSSfS event can take place anywhere! The issue offers inspiration for shaping your own engagement with GSSfS in 2026 and beyond.

• Access the special issue.
  
• Want to work with us? Email: greatscishare@manchester.ac.uk

Make a difference to young people in Greater Manchester this June!

Great Science Share for Schools is seeking to match University academic/PS staff from with 100 schools to:

• visit classrooms where science is being taught
• give a 5-minute talk about you and your work
• conduct a Q&A with pupils
• give a GSSfS certificate to the school

• Register your interest in this short survey.