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Members of IRIS and Ian Sollom MP, speaking in parliament
NEWS

From Classroom to Career: How Student-Led Research Can Power the Next Generation of Scientists  

November 2025

We attended Evidence Week in Parliament, sharing our policy brief: school students doing real research – data on how it affects STEM careers prospects.

"Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review" in a speech bubble in front of a picture of parliament
COMMENT

IRIS’ Response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review

November 2025

IRIS stands ready to support the education sector in translating these intentions into meaningful classroom practice. We will continue to work alongside teachers, researchers and policymakers to ensure that real research opportunities are not an optional extra, but an integral part of a modern, world-class education.  

Five female students standing on stage in front of a presentation, smiling after winning an award.
NEWS

IRIS Awards 2025

October 2025

We reveal the award winners praised last night at the Crick Institute in London.

A student stands up to ask a question. She is holding a microphone and the crowd around her are listening intently
NEWS

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

July 2025

The IRIS 2025 student conferences have once again showcased the incredible potential of young scientists.

A computer motherboard
COMMENT

Let students be the backbone of the government’s AI plans

January 2025

Our director, Jo Foster, is already seeing students use AI as part of scientific research, and believes they can be at the heart of the government’s latest AI ambitions.

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