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We want to change the culture of UK education so that every young person can take part in authentic research and innovation while at school.

Read about how we are working to shape education in our news, find out more about our plans to support whole-school change or introduce real research in your own school using one of our free research projects.

OUR VISION

We want every young person to experience research & innovation while in school

Find out more about starting a research project at your school

FEATURED PROJECT

Wild Things – students explore and increase biodiversity in their local area

IMPACT

Making strides and changing student perceptions

IRIS CONFERENCES

600 students from 50 schools presented at events in London, Manchester & Exeter

STEM R&I FRAMEWORK

Our guide to building a culture of research & innovation in schools

IRIS girls can shape digital future

What do we stand to lose if girls do not play a role in the UK’s digital economy?

Anyone can do science—just not me! Thousands of students struggle to see themselves as ‘science people’. But why?

FEATURED PROJECT

Wild Things – Students become ecologists, helping flora and fauna thrive & supporting species under threat.