New Earth: a global STEM build in Minecraft for schools
Students design a rocket on Earth, decide what to pack for Mars, then build a Mars habitat together with schools and students from across the world.
Free to join. Minecraft Java or Bedrock, students’ own accounts and devices. Registrations are now closed and New Earth 2026 is at capacity. The world still opens on Sunday 4 October for registered schools, so stay tuned for updates.
New Earth is a STEMAIVERSE programme. Not an official Minecraft event. Not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft.
Safety settings are on before anyone logs in
COPPA-compliant settings from day one, with the world hosted by Apex Hosting.
No direct student chat, and language filters are locked on.
Other players see only a student’s Minecraft Gamertag, never a real name.
Schools manage their own students and consent. We never ask for student lists.
Before you register
The answers teachers and heads of school ask for first. Anything else, email sarah@stemaiverse.org and a real person replies.
Does New Earth work with Minecraft Education?
New Earth runs on Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8 on Windows or Mac computers and Minecraft Bedrock Edition on iPads, tablets and phones, all in one shared world. Minecraft Education accounts, consoles and free trials cannot join our world, so each student plays on their own account.
What do students need, and what does it cost?
A computer with Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8, or an iPad, tablet or phone with Minecraft Bedrock Edition, and their own account. Nobody buys licences or codes from us, and we send full guides for teachers and students. Nothing to pay for schools and clubs this October. Sponsors make the next run happen.
Is it safe, and how many students can we bring?
Yes. COPPA-compliant settings, no direct student chat, language filters locked on, and other players see only a student’s Gamertag. Schools manage their own students and consent. Any class, anywhere, can join, and you can bring as many students as you like.
Registrations for New Earth 2026 are closed: we are at capacity. Stay tuned for updates as the world opens on Sunday 4 October.
New Earth is a STEMAIVERSE programme. Not an official Minecraft event. Not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft. Contact: sarah@stemaiverse.org