This year’s CanSat programme engaged over 300 schools across the UK, showcasing the growing excitement around hands-on space and STEM education. From engineering and data analysis to teamwork and communication, students demonstrated the future of UK space innovation.
After months of designing, building, testing, and problem-solving, 8 finalist teams earned their place at the national finals, where around 50 students presented their missions and engineering decisions to a panel of 5 external expert judges.
Congratulations to all of this year’s finalist teams for their innovation, teamwork, and determination throughout the competition journey. Each team brought something unique, making the finals a true celebration of student led STEM innovation.
A special congratulations to Blueshift team from Queen Mary’s Grammar School, awarded Overall Winner for its excellence across all aspects of the mission.
To every student, teacher, educator, mentor, judge, and supporter who contributed to this year’s journey, thank you for making the 2026 CanSat Finals such a success.
Want to learn more about this year’s finalists, winners, and the impact of CanSat?
Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/491z5gG
Think your school could take on the challenge next year? Register your interest now: https://bit.ly/4syqV6B
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Why teach space?
Space is one of the most powerful ways to bring learning to life.
It helps to:
• Boost student curiosity and engagement
• Strengthen curriculum learning
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Connect classrooms to real careers and innovation
Through ESERO-UK, teachers can access free resources and CPD for both primary and secondary.
Explore everything here: https://bit.ly/3nj4IdK
ESERO-UK is delivered by @STEMLearninguk and funded by ESA Education, @Europeanspaceagency and @Spacegovuk .
Do you want to feel more confident bringing space into your classroom?
With free CPD from ESERO-UK, you can explore practical ways to use space as a powerful context for teaching across the curriculum.
Open to primary and secondary teachers, these sessions are designed to support your teaching with ready-to-use ideas and resources.
Start your journey:
Primary: https://bit.ly/4tRQ4Kj
Secondary: https://bit.ly/4cPP1or
ESERO-UK is delivered by @STEMlearninguk and funded by ESA Education, @Europeanspaceagency and @Spacegovuk .
Space careers are more than just astronauts.
From coding and engineering to law and communications, the space sector is full of opportunities to shape the future, both in space and here on Earth.
Through ESERO-UK, students can explore real career pathways, hear from professionals, and discover how their skills connect to the world of space.
Explore space careers and resources: https://bit.ly/4tVpyzL
ESERO-UK is delivered by STEM Learning and funded by the ESA Education, @Europeanspaceagency and @Spacegovuk
Happy Earth Day!
It’s a moment to reflect on how we care for our planet, and a great opportunity to bring those conversations into the classroom.
From climate science to real-world solutions, through Protecting Our Planet Day (POP), students connect with real scientists and explore the challenges and solutions shaping our future.
Protecting Our Planet Day (POP) is the inspiring live-streamed event for schools brought to you by ESERO-UK at @stemlearninguk and funded by @europeanspaceagency , ESA Education and @spacegovuk . POP26 will take place in November 2026. You can find more information as it will be released on our website: https://bit.ly/3QcUJpj
#EarthDay #ClimateEducation #STEM #ESEROUK #POP26
Are you looking for ways to make space engaging in your classroom?
Through a collaboration between Explorify and ESERO-UK, you can now access a range of free resources and professional learning designed to support primary science teaching.
Discover our Using Space as a context page and start inspiring your students today.
https://bit.ly/3QJjlIG
#STEMEducation #PrimaryTeachers #ESEROUK #STEM
ESERO-UK is delivered by @stemlearninguk and funded by the @europeanspaceagency , ESA Education and @spacegovuk .
🎈 We were delighted to welcome a fantastic group of teachers to our Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching (SKPT) residential this week.
Delivered by The Ogden Trust and funded by the Department for Education, this electrifying course focused on electricity, forces, and energy. A big thank you to everyone who took part!
Learn more about our modules on our website.
Do you want to inspire the next generation of space professionals?
@STEMlearninguk is seeking an Events Manager to help deliver a brand-new flagship event as part of ESERO-UK.
This opportunity will support the ESERO-UK programme, inspiring young people about careers in the space sector.
Contract period: 26 May – 30 October 2026
Deadline for quotes: 5pm, Friday 1 May 2026
Find out more and submit your quote
https://bit.ly/3p527s6
ESERO-UK is delivered by STEMlearninguk and funded by @spacegovuk and @europeanspaceagency
It's #EarlyYearsTeacherDay today!
We wanted to give a special shout-out to EYFS teachers helping to nurture the next generation of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and more in their classrooms. 🧡
Developing a love of STEM subjects at an early age is so important when it comes to pupil development. It involves creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and imagination.
Do you know any EYFS educators who deserve a special shout-out? Tag them in the comments below 👇
A big moment for space exploration, Artemis II is making its journey back to Earth.
It’s moments like this that spark curiosity… so why not bring that excitement into your classroom?
Try our Eggnaut challenge, where students design and test how to land an “astronaut” safely back on Earth.
Perfect for this week… and even better if you’ve got leftover Easter eggs to use instead.
Explore the activity: https://bit.ly/3QurbWs
Photo credit @Europeanspaceagency
ESERO-UK is delivered by @STEMlearninguk and funded by the @Spacegovuk and @Europeanspaceagency .
Getting ready for the summer term? If you're a non-specialist teaching physics, our Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching (SKPT) course is an essential one to add to your calendar.
Delivered by The Ogden Trust and funded by the Department for Education, this FREE blended learning CPD will help develop your subject knowledge to teach physics with confidence.
Available as residentials, face-to-face teaching, and in school delivery, the SKPT programme is open to qualified teachers at schools in England who do NOT have a physics ITT qualification.
Spaces are limited so go to our website and sign up today.
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