CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the world’s largest independent IT and business consulting services firms, today announces a series of new and continued Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) partnerships with the Science Museum Group, the Royal Observatory Greenwich and the Royal Institution. Together, these partnerships strengthen CGI’s long-term commitment to inspiring and equipping the next generation of STEM talent across the UK.
The partnerships will deliver a series of hands-on experiences including:
- Royal Institution: CGI will continue its title partnership with the Royal Institution for a further three years to support the annual science-themed CHRISTMAS LECTURES® that have become a beloved tradition, igniting curiosity and sparking scientific interest among generations of viewers on UK national television.
- Science Museum Group: CGI will enter a three-year STEM Circle Scheme and cybersecurity partnership with the Science Museum Group. CGI will also support a series of exhibitions across the Science Museum in London, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, and the Science and Media Museum in Bradford to bring different areas of science alive for visitors. This includes the upcoming “Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos” that will launch at the Science and Industry Museum in February.
- Royal Observatory Greenwich: CGI is partnering with the Royal Observatory Greenwich as it embarks on a landmark capital project to transform the Royal Observatory Greenwich and make science and astronomy accessible to all with its First Light programme. The two-year partnership will support STEM learning opportunities throughout the Observatory’s redevelopment.
For 50 years, CGI has been building the systems that society relies on, from space and cyber technologies to national-scale digital information solutions. Through these partnerships, CGI will continue to deliver STEM engagement initiatives, connecting its partners and clients in support of the UK’s future skills agenda. The company also invests in apprenticeships, industry placements, and entry-level graduate roles, equipping people with the skills required for careers in AI, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and data analytics.
Paddy Rodgers, CEO of Royal Museums Greenwich, said: “We are immensely grateful to CGI for their generous support of our work at the Royal Observatory Greenwich to continue delivery and development of our highly effective and extensive Astronomy Engagement programme. This partnership will make a real difference to our work to connect people of all ages, backgrounds and interests with the awe and wonder of the universe and nurture a life-long passion for STEM.”
Deborah Myers, Director of Fundraising and Partnerships at the Science Museum Group, said: “Our mission is to inspire the next generation and ensure everyone feels that science is ‘for them’. This partnership allows us to expand STEM engagement across key initiatives, sparking curiosity in the scientists, inventors and engineers of the future.” Myers added: “These initiatives include our soon-to-open ‘Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos’ exhibition, this year’s Yorkshire Games Festival, the Bradford and Manchester Science Festivals in 2027, and ‘Tomorrow: The Bennett Gallery’ at the Science Museum. Our cyber security partnership also supports us in protecting our people, data and world-class collections, enabling us to continue inspiring futures for years to come.”
Katherine Mathieson, Director of the Royal Institution, said: “CGI’s generous support over the past three years has been invaluable, enabling us to produce three series of standout CHRISTMAS LECTURES®. Their commitment to public engagement with science has been clear from day one, and their team has worked alongside us as colleagues to help realise our vision that science is for everyone.” Mathieson continued: “We are delighted that CGI has chosen to renew their support as our CHRISTMAS LECTURES® title partner for a further three years. Together, we will inspire many thousands more young people to see a future for themselves with science.”
Tara McGeehan, President of CGI in the UK, said: “We are proud to support institutions that spark curiosity and open pathways for diverse audiences. By combining our heritage in innovation with the expertise of the Science Museum Group, the Royal Observatory Greenwich and the Royal Institution, we can excite and equip the next generation with the skills the future will demand. These partnerships connect real innovation with real learning and help build a stronger, more diverse STEM pipeline for the UK. Our future starts here!”
CGI continues to invest in apprenticeships, industrial placements and entry-level graduate roles, helping people build the skills needed for future careers in AI, cyber security, systems engineering and data analytics. The partnerships reinforce CGI’s commitment to ensuring that emerging technologies are developed and applied responsibly and for public good.
Throughout the partnerships, CGI will deliver a series of STEM engagement initiatives in collaboration with the Science Museum Group, the Royal Observatory Greenwich and the Royal Institution, that bring together its expert employees and client organisations to support the UK’s future skills agenda. These initiatives highlight CGI’s enduring commitment to supporting students, families, educators and communities as they explore the future of science and technology.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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About the Royal Institution
The Royal Institution’s (Ri) vision is that science is for everyone. Science transforms lives and underpins the modern world – from health to the latest technology, the environment and the furthest reaches of our universe. Science is part of culture, but not everyone has the same opportunity to engage. The Ri believes there should be equitable access to science, and that people’s desire to engage with science and scientists should be nourished.
The Ri brings the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science, empowering people to explore and get involved.
An independent registered charity, the Ri provides science education, public engagement, and heritage activities for people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK and around the world. These activities include the world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES; public talks from the world's greatest thinkers in its historic lecture theatre and livestreamed online; a successful YouTube channel with nearly 1.7 million subscribers, a national programme of Ri Masterclasses for young people in mathematics and computer science; hands-on science workshops in its Urenco Young Scientist Centre; award winning animations and films; and the preservation of its scientific heritage and legacy through the Faraday Museum and archival collections.
The Ri is a home for science and everyone is welcome.
About The Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian and is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. Since its founding in 1675, Greenwich has been at the centre of the measurement of time and space, and visitors today can still stand on the historic Prime Meridian line. The Observatory galleries and Peter Harrison Planetarium help unravel the extraordinary phenomena of time, space and astronomy. The ‘First Light’ project will improve access to astronomy education and exploration through inspiring new galleries and displays, innovative architecture, sensitive conservation and improved access, building on the foundations of 350 years of scientific scholarship and excellence.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is part of Royal Museums Greenwich which also incorporates the National Maritime Museum, the 17th-century Queen’s House and the famous clipper ship Cutty Sark. This unique collection of museums and heritage buildings form a key part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also a major centre of education and research. The mission of Royal Museums Greenwich is to enrich people’s understanding of the sea, the exploration of space, and Britain's role in world history. For more information, visit www.rmg.co.uk.
