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Science centres to inspire, innovate and inform
09/12/2005
Scotland's four science centres have today outlined how they plan to help the country become a world leader in science and research.
Today's publication of the Science Centres Strategy promises inspiration and innovation through collaboration and sharing best practice.
Launching the strategy in Aberdeen, Deputy First Minister Nicol Stephen stressed the importance of each centre continuing to attract visitors - both local and international, and of all ages.
Speaking at the city's Satrosphere Science Centre, Mr Stephen said:
"In today's global market, science has never been so important.
"I am determined to see Scotland as a 'science nation'. To deliver, we need to encourage more young people to get interested in science. Our Science Centre's Network has a crucial role to play in developing the enthusiasm of young people in science and technology.
"This strategy outlines how Scotland's four science centres, in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee, will work together with the Scottish Executive.
"The connections are already there. The Chinese Minister for Education, on his recent visit to Edinburgh, was rightly impressed with Our Dynamic Earth, and what our Science Centres Network can offer.
"The Executive intends to invest £13 million in our four centres, and their commitment to make the most of this investment by working together will ensure their future."
Scotland's Science Centres Network consists of four centres working in partnership with the Executive:
- Satrosphere Science Centre in Aberdeen
- Sensation in Dundee
- Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh
- Glasgow Science Centre
The Science Centres Strategy describes the four-year strategy developed by Scotland's four science centres, with the Executive. It supports the aims of the Executive's Science Strategy for Scotland, and acknowledges the recommendations of the Scottish Science Advisory Committee (SSAC) reports, 'Science Matters' and 'Why Science Education Matters'. It has been developed in the context of reports commissioned by the Executive into the education provision and general operations of the four science centres.