Girls can shape our digital future—if only more knew it
What do we stand to lose if girls do not play a role in the UK’s digital economy?
IRIS Student Research Conferences 2024
From hydrogen fuelled travel to building on the moon, students shared exciting discoveries.
Breaking down barriers, one after another
Georgie Lott shares her success in boosting stem engagement at her former school and what led her to IRIS.
Science practicals need to push experimental boundaries
IRIS Director sees practicals as a chance to let young people freely explore answers to real-world issues.
Year 10 students prompt penguin discovery
Year 10 students inspire the discovery of nearly a third of known penguin colonies.
Anyone can do science—just not me!
Students still struggle to see themselves as ‘science people’. How can we make STEM more inclusive?
Tribute to Peter Higgs
Peter Higgs – His scientific legacy will continue to inspire curious minds.
Students unveil the wonders of particle physics
Students learn coding methods and the fundamentals of the Standard Model from leading physicists.
Students on STEM lessons: important but not interesting
Over half students surveyed don’t enjoy their lessons. What is missing from their learning experience?
Paradigm shift needed to transform attitudes to the sciences
Our director, Jo Foster, talks about the fresh approach needed to truly change STEM education.