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COMMENT

Apprenticeships will unlock our science superpower

November 2021

Schools must promote apprenticeships if we are ever to become a ‘science superpower’, says Jo Foster.

 

NEWS

Northern Ireland students join scientists on salty study

October 2021

Teens work with Queens University to explore ionic liquids and how they could shape the 21st century.

Student from St John Fisher show reporters a bit about DNA Origami
NEWS

BBC Look North investigates student research in Dewsbury

October 2021

Reporters visit St John Fisher to uncover young students interesting research using DNA Origami.

 

COMMENT

Girls in STEM: A cause for celebration, not complacency

August 2021

Despite postitive GCSE and A level results, gender imbalance still exists in the sciences, Jo Foster.

Student illustrating DNA Origami
COMMENT

Stuff clay, let’s play with DNA

July 2021

Could these be the youngest people to construct artificial structures using DNA? Our latest pilot project.

Students using Natural History Museum's Scanning Electron Microscope
COMMENT

What’s under the microscope? Plastic, worms and flies.

July 2021

Young people explore interesting objects using the Scanning Electron Microscope.

COMMENT

Research must be at the heart of science education

June 2021

Jo Foster argues that research in schools is key if the UK wants to become a science super power.

NEWS

UK students decode parasite genome to help prevent childhood infection

June 2021

Students efforts could support the development of a vaccine to prevent a disease linked to malnutrition.

NEWS

CPD to help embed student-led research in schools

May 2021

Teachers can sign-up for our courses held at the National STEM Learning Centre in York

Location:
The Science Musuem
London

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Lorem ipsom delore

NEWS

IRIS Virtual Conference: Resilience in a tough school year

May 2021

The top research projects presented by secondary students at this year’s conference.

 

COMMENT

Could research reignite teachers’ passion for science?

April 2021

An evaluation of 50 teachers shows how IRIS projects/student research can improve job satisfaction.

 

NEWS

IRIS launches national STEM framework

March 2021

Our framework to help leaders develop an effective whole school STEM strategy.

COMMENT

Where are tomorrow’s scientists?

January 2021

STEM Director at Chipping Campden School on why investigative work is key to educating future scientists.

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