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Registrations

NOW OPEN

FREE ONE DAY PROGRAMMES

Igniting curiosity and creative thinking in the next generation of problem-solvers to launch them into the exciting world of STEM careers!

What we're about

DUEDROP CENTRE AUCKLAND

THURSDAY 27 & FRIDAY 28TH APRIL

MONDAY 29 MAY TO THURSDAY 1ST JUNE

CLAUDELANDS EXPO CENTRE HAMILTON

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WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

Science Spinners is a FREE hands-on STEM rotational programme helping to ignite students passion about science! Three fully-interactive, one-day programmes for students in years 9-13 cover schools right across the Waikato, the Bay of Plenty including Rotorua and Auckland.

Led by carefully curated Kudos scientists, professionals in STEM fields and digi-tech experts, our programmes offer interactive engagement and problem-based learning in a ‘real world’ environment, focusing on real challenges relevant to to the youth of Aotearoa.

Science Spinners is the Kudos Science Trust’s education and outreach arm, connecting students with scientists, experts and industry through practical hands-on STEM programmes. Our work is made possible by the generous support of the Ministry of Pacific Peoples, and of our sponsors and venue partners. >See all of our sponsors here

We’re about giving students a taste of science in a way that’s interesting, engaging and empowering to inspire them into the exciting world of STEM careers.

Our Programmes
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DUEDROP CENTRE AUCKLAND 

27 APRIL

CLAUDELANDS EXPO CENTRE HAMILTON 29 & 30 MAY

DUEDROP CENTRE AUCKLAND 

28 APRIL

CLAUDELANDS EXPO CENTRE HAMILTON

31 MAY TO 1 JUNE

Watch out for programme announcements coming soon!

Our Science Spinners programme is run yearly at the Claudelands EXPO centre and the Duedrop Centre in Auckland, and each year brings together even more students, scientists and industry members to connect! The four-day event will see nearly 600 students across almost 30 high schools get involved, along with 70 scientists and STEM professionals, and 45 science, innovation and tech organisations. And for the first time this year, we’ll be hosting our STEMHUB programme for Years 11-13 in Manukau, Auckland!

 

Registrations open now

2023 PROGRAMMES

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Our high flyers programme exists to recognise and elevate the success of distinguished students in the field of science. Students receive recognition at the annual Kudos Awards alongside and in front of their industry counterparts, inspiring the next generation of scientists and providing opportunities for scholarships and internships to further academic success and broaden STEM career aspirations.

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On behalf of Te Puke High School’s science department, I would like to thank the Kudos Science Trust for enabling rich science opportunities for our students through the Science Spinners workshops.

 

For some students, the workshops have been an absolute turning point for their future career pathways. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Kudos Awards Trust into the future.

Kamal Nair,

Leader of Learning - Science, Te Puke High School

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Hats off to our awesome partners and sponsors

SPONSORS

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FRIENDS

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PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS

OUR PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

WITHIN DECILE

Fairfield College

Forestview High School

Hauraki Plains

Huntly College

Melville Highschool

Ngaruawahia High School

Nga Taiatea Wharekura

Otorohanga College

Oho Mauri

Pio pio College

Putaruru College

Raglan School

Tai Wananga

Te Aroha College

Te Awamutu College

Te Kauwhata College

Te Kuiti College

Te Kopuku High School

Te Puke Highschool

Te Wharekura o Rakaumangamanga

Thames College

Tokoroa Highschool

Tuakau College

Waihi College

OUTSIDE DECILE

Hamilton Girls Highschool

Hamilton Boys Highschool

Hillcrest Highschool

Home school students – Independent

Morrinsville College

Sacred Heart Highschool

St Johns College

2022 PROGRAMME

Katikati College

Reperoa College

Rotorua Boys Highschool

Rotorua Girls Highschool

Tauranga Boys High school

Tauranga Girls High school

Te Wharekura o Mauao

TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri

Western Heights High School

AUCKLAND SCHOOLS

Manurewa High School 

Mount Albert Grammar

Onehunga High School. 

St Edmund Hillary

McAuley High School 

Otahuhu College

Wesley College

Mangere College

Tangaroa College

Pacific Advanced Secondary School

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OUR SCHOLARSHIP & INTERNSHIPS

Access to scholarships, internships and cadetships are available through our participating companies and tertiary providers. For more information get in touch with us! 

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THE BRAEMAR CHARITABLE

TRUST SCIENCE SPINNERS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Braemar Charitable Trust supports educational aspirations into the medical pathway for students from our vulnerable communities. 

 

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WE'D LOVE YOUR SUPPORT

All that we do is possible because of our fantastic sponsors. Whether it’s financial support, marketing aid or scientific time. If you’re interested in supporting our projects we’d love to hear from you!

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