Originally developed in Norway, the Newton Concept aims to provide high-quality and unique learning experiences for young people all over the world.

With nearly 50 Newton Rooms operating today, students have the opportunity to acquire the modern skills they need through curriculum-based, practical learning.

This new development at the Glasgow Science Centre is one of only two Newton Flight Academies worldwide with the other based in Norway.

The Academy will cover themes including space, biofuels, and advanced materials and manufacturing, and will provide immersive and experiential learning programmes that will enable S2 and S3 pupils across Scotland to engage in real-world challenges while working alongside industry professionals.

Developed in partnership with FIRST Scandinavia, made possible through an investment from Boeing, and supported by the University of Strathclyde and Mathworks, the Academy hosts three full-motion flight simulators.

It is the first Newton Flight Academy to open in the UK and will work in close partnership with the Science Skills Academy in the Highlands and Islands, which has been operating Newton Rooms since 2019.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was in attendance at the launch of the Newton Flight Academy and was given a special tour of the new facility – trying out one of the simulators to take a virtual flight around Glasgow.

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Sturgeon commented: “Less than six months ago, the world came together in Glasgow to re-affirm the pledge to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.

“Decarbonising air travel is essential to keeping that commitment alive, and I have no doubt the future engineers and scientists inspired through this Academy will have an important role in addressing that challenge.

“It’s a credit to the work of the Glasgow Science Centre, Scotland’s expertise in aerospace and aviation manufacturing, and our world-leading institutions that this site was selected as the UK’s first Newton Flight Academy, and I am delighted to be here to help launch it today.”

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