African Schoolchildren Invited to Join Arctic Science Expedition on Board a Nuclear Icebreaker
African Schoolchildren Invited to Join Arctic Science Expedition on Board a Nuclear Icebreaker
Students from Ghana, South Africa, Namibia, and Egypt are eligible for the 2025 “Icebreaker of Knowledge” programme
Schoolchildren aged 14 to 16 from Ghana, South Africa, Namibia, and Egypt have a unique opportunity to join the international educational project Icebreaker of Knowledge. The most outstanding participants will travel to the North Pole aboard the Russian nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy (“50 Years of Victory”) for a hands-on scientific expedition.
This year’s journey is especially significant. It marks two major milestones: 80 years of the Russian nuclear industry and 500 years of the Northern Sea Route.
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Both anniversaries celebrate human progress in science, innovation, and exploration.
A Global Stage for African Talent
The 2025 programme welcomes participants from over 20 countries across Africa, Eurasia, and Latin America. Those selected will join an international expedition team and engage in masterclasses, scientific research, lectures, and team-based challenges. For some African students, this could be a historic moment—their first visit to the geographic North Pole.
African Schoolchildren Invited to Join Arctic Science Expedition on Board a Nuclear Icebreaker
Ryan Collyer, CEO of Rosatom Central and Southern Africa, encouraged participation:
“The ‘Icebreaker of Knowledge’ project gives young people in Africa a platform to show their potential on a global stage. Science knows no borders, and the Arctic expedition is a unique chance to meet peers from different countries, work together on real scientific challenges, and see firsthand how innovation is shaping the world’s future.”
In 2024, a South African student was among the winners who joined the voyage, becoming one of the continent’s first representatives to reach the Arctic by nuclear icebreaker.
Science Without Borders
The final selection results will be announced in June 2025. Once chosen, the students will prepare for the Arctic journey. Since the programme began six years ago, Icebreaker of Knowledge has enabled more than 350 students to experience Arctic research first-hand.
The project is organised by the Nuclear Industry Information Centres (NIIC) with the support of Rosatom. As one of the world’s leading nuclear technology firms, Rosatom supports global education and outreach efforts that inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
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