A new learning space dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has opened in Rochester following a grant by the Rochester Bridge Trust.
The Rochester Bridge Trust STEM Hub, part of the King’s School Rochester campus, officially opened on Monday 2 March 2026.
The Hub has been designed to offer a dedicated STEM learning space to students across the local area. It will host extracurricular activities and STEM clubs for students from across Kent and Medway. Details of these opportunities will be shared on the Trust website and social media later in the year.
The King’s School and the Rochester Bridge Trust both wish to support education in the local community. By utilising these state-of-the-art facilities for future initiatives, both organisations are committed to inspiring the next generation of innovators and helping to develop the engineers of tomorrow.
“This launch is about more than just new facilities; it represents our commitment to sustaining excellence in Science and providing our pupils with the tools and dispositions for life-long learning. It also represents our commitment to serving our wider community. Our goal is to ensure that the children we educate here in the heart of Medway develop the scientific understanding and employability required to thrive in a globalised world,” said Simon Fisher, Principal of King’s School Rochester.
Nicola Parks, Director of Charitable Projects at Rochester Bridge Trust, said: “We are delighted to see the opening of the Rochester Bridge Trust STEM Hub.
“Advancing and promoting STEM education across the historic county of Kent is a major pillar of the Trust’s work. Doing so is key to attracting more young people to careers in engineering and building vital skills for maintaining key infrastructure like Rochester Bridge. The Rochester Bridge Trust STEM Hub will be a hugely valuable resource available to students in the area.”
The official opening included a keynote address from Sue Threader, Bridge Clerk (Chief Executive) of the Rochester Bridge Trust, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Russell Cooper, Senior Warden.