From coaching apprentices and visiting GCHQ to launching a book, running for Headway and planting the seeds of new school partnerships, summer 2026 was a quarter that captured everything acornITy is about.

acornITy is on a mission to show Halifax students that the path to a career in space starts right on their doorstep, through an ESERO funded programme launching in local schools.

acornITy founder Steve reflects on delivering hands-on sustainability workshops in schools and on judging a regional Green Innovators event, highlighting young people’s creativity, collaboration, and passion for building a greener future.

Steve Denniss reflects on the inspiring teamwork, innovation, and real-world engineering skills demonstrated by Greetland Academy’s award-winning Mission to Mars project.