Aberdeen Science Centre has renewed its partnership with Apache Corporation to sponsor the centre’s STEM laboratory, which engaged almost 5,000 children and young people over the last 18 months through interactive, hands-on fun science experiences.
Investment from the independent energy company will be used to deliver activities and engaging learning experiences in The Lab, Aberdeen Science Centre’s fully equipped, hands-on science laboratory and classroom space used for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workshops, school visits, community group events and venue hire.
Activities delivered in The Lab give children and young people the opportunity to take part in hands-on experiences that encourage an early interest in STEM subjects, build their confidence and help them to develop an understanding of the world around them through science.
The partnership, first formed in 2024, underscores Apache’s commitment to supporting STEM education, and allowed more than 4,700 school pupils from across the North-east of Scotland to take part in a workshop in The Lab in 2025 and the first half of 2026.
The Lab has also hosted 20 workshops for community groups, welcoming over 300 community visitors, and a further 153 public workshops open to all ages.
More than 100 birthday parties have been held in the space too, with more than 1,380 guests passing through The Lab’s doors to celebrate.
Steph McCann, head of fundraising at Aberdeen Science Centre, said:
“The Lab is a highlight for so many visitors to Aberdeen Science Centre, and thanks to Apache’s ongoing support, we can continue delivering memorable STEM learning experiences in this space. In the last year, we’ve welcomed close to 5,000 children and young people to workshops, demonstrations and parties in The Lab, and we hope this will do much to inspire the scientists, engineers and innovators of the future.
“As a registered charity, corporate partnerships and sponsorship are invaluable in allowing us to continue creating and delivering fun and engaging science experiences for people of all ages, not just within our centre but at local schools and in communities across the North-east of Scotland and beyond.”
“At Apache, we recognize the importance of investing in educational opportunities that help young people learn, grow and reach their potential,” said Stuart Taylor, operations director at Apache Corporation. “The Aberdeen Science Centre provides inspiring and accessible STEM experiences that engage thousands of children and families each year, and we look forward to continuing our support of The Lab and the lasting impact it has across the North-east of Scotland.”
Activities held in The Lab covered a variety of different scientific topics as part of the centre’s public programme themes throughout the year, including experiences focused on chemistry, engineering, forensics and the human body.
Through invaluable sponsorships, Aberdeen Science Centre will continue delivering engaging activities for the North-east of Scotland and help to safeguard the legacy of Scotland’s oldest science centre.
In addition to corporate sponsorship opportunities, the science visitor attraction, which is open seven days a week, also offers exclusive venue and room hire for corporate, social and private events.
To find out more about corporate support at Aberdeen Science Centre, please visit https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/our-sponsors/