Research in Schools @ResearchInSch

We want to change the culture in UK education so that every young person experiences real research. researchinschools.org UK Joined June 2015

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Research in Schools @ResearchInSch

2 days ago

We are very sorry to share that the IRIS London Student Research Conference due to take place on Thursday 25 June 2026 is cancelled. All confirmed attendees have been notified and you can read the full update on our website: researchinschools.org/2026-london-co…

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6 days ago

Thank you to everyone that joined us at our Manchester and Exeter conferences! We’ve had a great time learning about different research projects, from the impact of global warming on microorganisms to investigating different hand-drying methods in school. 📍 Next stop – London.

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7 days ago

An amazing first conference in Manchester 🤩 Students shared their research with others, building connections and confidence. We’ve seen and heard so many impressive posters and conversations – thank you for joining us! 📍 Next stop – Exeter. #Conferences

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a week ago

We’re in Manchester for the first IRIS conference of the year! These #conferences give students the opportunity to share their amazing research with peers from other schools and the wider academic community. Director Jo Foster shares her warm welcome 📷 #STEM #StudentResearch

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2 weeks ago

We’re looking forward to welcoming students and teachers from across the UK next week! With around 800 young researchers joining us in three different cities, its gearing up to be our biggest conference season yet. Here are some throwbacks to last year’s conferences!

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3 weeks ago

The UK’s scientific and technological pipeline relies on young people who can think critically, solve problems and create new knowledge. We have a huge untapped pool of potential in the UK, and an innovative curriculum that embeds real-world research would play a powerful role.

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3 weeks ago

Our Carbon Researchers project empowers students to tackle the climate crisis in their own schools. A group of students from Swanwick Hall School looked at reducing their paper use as a starting point in helping their school become net zero. #WorldEnvironmentDay

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3 weeks ago

With thanks to our research partners Dr Andrew Lee and Dr Paolo Actis at the @UniversityLeeds, and Clare Turnbull and Alison Rouncefield-Swales for their work on the article. Thanks also go to the @RoyceInstitute and the @BraggRoyceLeeds for funding and support.

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3 weeks ago

Dr Neil Garrido, one of our Regional School Engagement Leads has had an article published in the Journal of Chemistry Education! 🎉📚 It explores how providing authentic research opportunities can have a positive impact on students, focusing on one of our projects: DNA Origami.

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3 weeks ago

📄 From the abstract: “...authentic research experiences can foster greater personal autonomy, sustain engagement, and be used to improve the perception of subjects such as materials science.” Read the full article by following the link on our website: researchinschools.org/our-research/

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4 weeks ago

🎬 Behind the scenes We’ve been doing lots of filming in May – checking in with schools, preparing for a new project and working on our Getting Started with Research videos! #ResearchInSchools #STEMEducation #IRISProjects

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a month ago

Every young person deserves opportunities like this. Read our skills blog to explore what students can gain through experiencing real research: researchinschools.org/building-skill… #ResearchinSchools #STEM #BuildingSkills

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a month ago

“It didn't just teach me about science; it also taught me about teamwork and how to pose and create my own research questions.” Student-led research projects don't just deliver and consolidate knowledge. They also build skills in ways that the current curriculum alone cannot.

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a month ago

IRIS projects are cross-curricular, spanning subjects from geography to computer science. 🌍💻 Many schools use #IRISProjects to enrich student’s learning by taking part in authentic research. Explore our projects: researchinschools.org/projects/

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a month ago

Learn more about exploring ionic liquids in the classroom 👇 🧪 researchinschools.org/projects/green… #IRISProjects #ResearchinSchools

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a month ago

Last year, Dover Grammar School for Girls produced a range of esters, using alternatives to traditional catalysts. Normally sweet-smelling, these are produced when alcohol reacts with carboxylic acid. This year they’re looking into this further to make them even more sustainable.

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a month ago

Designed with the Royal Society of Chemistry and Queen’s University Belfast, our #GreenerFragrances project introduces students to the use of chemistry in improving industrial practices. It plays an important role in sustainability and helps reduce the impact on the environment.

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Research in Schools @ResearchInSch

a month ago

We’re busy preparing for conference season! Last year, nearly 700 students attended conferences in Exeter, Manchester and London, sharing 243 research posters. 💡 94% students felt inspired about STEM careers 🫶 100% teachers rated conferences as good/very good

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Research in Schools @ResearchInSch

2 months ago

Learn more about the transferable skills students can gain on our skills tracker: researchinschools.org/skills-tracker…

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2 months ago

From classroom learning to real-world impact 🌍 Y8 @KingsAcademyESF students took part in our Wild Things project, looking at whether bug hotels could increase biodiversity at their school. Students doing IRIS projects don’t just learn about science, they become researchers.