Aberdeen Science Centre has extended its partnership with Equinor, marking seven years of collaboration towards inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators.
The Norway-headquartered international energy company is the first organisation to become a partner of the centre under its new corporate sponsorship programme, which launched earlier this year.
As a Silver Partner, Equinor will support Aberdeen Science Centre to fund the development of new educational programmes, exhibits and learning resources, alongside its ongoing school and community engagement sessions for children and young adults across the North-east of Scotland and beyond.
Funding from Equinor’s sponsorship will also be used to maintain and enhance the centre’s current exhibitions and activities.
Over the last seven years, Aberdeen Science Centre and Equinor have collaborated on a range of different activities, including boosting young people’s confidence with coding and robotics, community-focused events at the centre and a partnership with Norway’s Vitenfabrikken (The Science Factory) focused on developing a range of STEM projects and educational tools.
Steph McCann, head of fundraising at Aberdeen Science Centre, said: “It is an honour for Aberdeen Science Centre to continue our long-standing partnership with Equinor. Seven years of support is a remarkable demonstration of Equinor's commitment to STEM education and to inspiring young people to consider careers in the energy and science sectors, which are so important to the North-east of Scotland.
“As a registered charity, the support of our corporate partners and sponsors is essential to allowing us to continue creating memorable experiences for families, schools and communities across the region. We are hugely grateful for Equinor's continued investment in that work and all that we do.”
Nigel Gamblin, Vice President Asset Management at Equinor, said: “Aberdeen Science Centre plays an important role in making STEM accessible and engaging for children, young people and families across the North-east of Scotland. We are proud to continue our partnership for a seventh year and support programmes that build confidence, curiosity and digital skills through hands-on learning. Partnerships like this help more young people discover science and technology and the opportunities they can create.”
Launched in March 2026, Aberdeen Science Centre’s suite of corporate sponsorship packages allow companies to align their own work and values with activities at the centre and out in the community, helping to create engaging, high-impact science experiences while giving back to the local community and demonstrating a commitment to the next generation.
To find out more about corporate partnerships with Aberdeen Science Centre, visit https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/our-sponsors/