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Plant Science

Promoting plant science in schools

Two plant science students learning in a laboratory
Background

We fund projects which develop the science curriculum, supporting teachers and connecting bioscientists with schools

It is important that young people appreciate the relevance of plant science to modern life, and have a good understanding of how plants work. That’s why we created the Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) programme, based in the Sainsbury Laboratory in Cambridge. Other initiatives like the Gatsby Plant Science Summer School have also promoted the field, and showcased potential of a job in plant science.

Our work

A female student inspecting samples in plant science class

Plant science for schools

Gatsby works to strengthen plant science education in schools and supports teachers to inspire the next generation of bioscientists.

The Gatsby Charitable Foundation

Gatsby is a foundation set up by David Sainsbury to realise his charitable objectives.

We work across a number of other sectors across the globe.