OVERVIEW

PROJECTS

Our projects are available for UK state secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges. They are free and fully supported by our team.

 

 


Carbon
Researchers

Collaborate for change. Students work with their school to quantify its carbon footprint and develop a plan to decrease its environmental impact.

Skill level
Beginner
Age
suitability
12+
Subject ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/ MATHS/ PHYSICS
Subject ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/ MATHS/ PHYSICS

Treezilla

An investigation of trees. Students contribute to the ultimate survey map of the UK’s tree canopy and learn how climate change is impacting our ecosystem.

Skill level
Beginner /
Moderate
Age
suitability
12+
SubjectBIOLOGY/ ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/ MATHS
SubjectBIOLOGY/ ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/ MATHS

Cosmic
Mining

Explore the Universe. Students develop skills in spectral analysis and learn about the evolution of stars and other stellar objects. Their work could help scientists find targets for the James Webb Telescope.

Skill level
Moderate
Age
suitability
14+
SubjectASTRONOMY/ PHYSICS
SubjectASTRONOMY/ PHYSICS

Earth
Observation

Delve deeper into the Earth’s biosphere. Students use satellite data to measure and research changes within our landscape, from forest fires to penguin migration patterns.

Skill level
Moderate
Age
suitability
14+
SubjectCHEMISTRY/ GEOGRAPHY/ PHYSICS
SubjectCHEMISTRY/ GEOGRAPHY/ PHYSICS

DNA
Origami

Redefine their understanding of DNA. Students explore DNA as a building material and learn how its molecular structure lends itself to more than biological code.

Skill level
Moderate
Age
suitability
14+
SubjectBIOLOGY/ CHEMISTRY/ ENGINEERING/ MATHS/PHYSICS
SubjectBIOLOGY/ CHEMISTRY/ ENGINEERING/ MATHS/PHYSICS

Future

Flight

Innovate for greener flight. Students investigate the engineering and economic challenges of hydrogen-electric aircraft.

Skill level
Moderate
Age
suitability
14+
SubjectDESIGN TECHNOLOGY/ PHYSICS
Future Flight
SubjectDESIGN TECHNOLOGY/ PHYSICS

Big Data:
ATLAS

Unravel the mysteries of the Universe. Students learn the analytical and coding methods used by particle physicists to find evidence of the Higgs boson.

Skill level
Advanced
Age
suitability
16+
SubjectPARTICLE PHYSICS/ COMPUTER SCIENCE/MATHS
SubjectPARTICLE PHYSICS/ COMPUTER SCIENCE/MATHS

Big Data:
Covid-19

Unlock big data. Students learn the art of data science through contextual learning. They investigate trends using the global Covid-19 data.

Skill level
Moderate /
Advanced
Age
suitability
16+
SubjectBIOLOGY/ CHEMISTRY/ ENGINEERING/ MATHS/PHYSICS
SubjectBIOLOGY/ CHEMISTRY/ ENGINEERING/ MATHS/PHYSICS

Ionic
Liquids

Synthesise and investigate ionic liquids. Students experience the creativity of scientific research.

Skill level
Moderate /
Advanced
Age
suitability
16+
SubjectCHEMISTRY
SubjectCHEMISTRY

Towards Greener
Fragrances

Explore innovative chemistry. Students learn how research can contribute to better world.

Skill level
Moderate /
Advanced
Age
suitability
16+
SubjectCHEMISTRY
SubjectCHEMISTRY

Original
Research

Discover the unknown. With unrivalled access to its network of academics and institutions, IRIS supports students conducting original research.

Skill level
Advanced
Age
suitability
16+
SubjectSCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY/ ENGINEERING/ MATHS
SubjectSCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY/ ENGINEERING/ MATHS