As part of our Youth Employability and Aspirations Programme with Moorside Primary, the students had a fantastic visit from the astronomy and physics team from Durham University! They used VR to explore space and had the opportunity to see the night sky and constellations in their planetarium. Lorraine and the Durham University ‘Science Engagement Team’, worked with the children around careers linked to science and space-based technology, as part of the ‘Into the Light’ Project. The children learnt about the different routes that young people could take to work as a University researcher or scientist.
The children were also specially invited to the National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) at Durham University! The NAM brought together nearly 1,000 astronomers from across the UK to share the latest research about the Universe. They learnt about lots of different jobs relating to space including environmental engineers, astrophysicists, innovation managers and human resources.
Our young people even made the local news! Check the articles our below!
Celebrating Stanley / November 10th, 2025
June's Celebration of Stanley
June shares her story of growing up and living in Stanley for more than 50 years, her fondest memories of the town and her hopes for the town's future.
Youth Social Action / December 11th, 2025
Tow Law Eco Ambassadors Project Film & Booklet
Watch our Tow Law Eco Ambassadors Film of our 2 year project with Tow Law Millennium Primary School and Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School.
Aspirations and Future Planning / January 15th, 2025
Supporting our Young People into University - Our Guide
One key talking point when visiting Newcastle University on our recent trips, was discussing the range of routes and support available to students from varying backgrounds, to ensure that they can still access the opportunities that more privileged students can access. This ranges from reduced grade offers, to financial support whilst at university, to a support network of similar students before they begin university; we have collated this helpful guide of some of these access schemes available in the North East.