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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.

SKILLS TRACKER

Learn more about the technical and transferable skills students can gain during an IRIS project

Download tracker"Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review" in a speech bubble in front of a picture of parliamentCURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT REVIEW

IRIS stands ready to support the education sector

 

Read moreMembers of IRIS and Ian Sollom MP, speaking in parliamentEVIDENCE WEEK IN PARLIAMENT

We presented quick fire policy briefings to MPs and peers

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R&I FRAMEWORK

Building a culture of research & innovation in schools

Read MoreA student stands up to ask a question. She is holding a microphone and the crowd around her are listening intentlyIRIS CONFERENCES

Innovation, teamwork and communication skills at the IRIS 2025 student conferences

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Find out more about starting a research project at your school

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IRIS girls can shape digital futureCOMMENT

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

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

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FEATURED PROJECT

Elephants on the Move – Students explore advances in conservation using GPS tracking data of orphaned elephants.

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