More than 400 students shared their research with peers and academics at the IRIS Student Conferences 2022. At events in Bradford, Edinburgh and London, young researchers from around the country impressed us with their ability to communicate at a high-level, across a wide range of subjects. They proved, once again, the capability and promise of young people when given the chance to discover science through authentic research. Explore what these brilliant young researchers uncovered this year…
EARTH OBSERVATIONSilverdale School students explored deforestation in West Papua and how the removal of forests can affect the country
ORIGINAL RESEARCHAyaan from Lampton School wants to be a doctor. He looked at the pathophysiology and dissolution of kidney stones.
CARBON RESEARCHERSThese bright stars from Fitzharrys School in Abingdon investigated the carbon footprint of their teachers’ school commute.
ORIGINAL RESEARCHStudents from Queen Elizabeth’s School in London investigated the right equation to help their robot navigate a room with limited sensing capability.
ORIGINAL RESEARCHWhat factors cause stress in adolescents? Young researchers from WilliamPerkins C of E High School monitored their peers’ BP as they carried out various tasks.
BIG DATA: COVID-19Students from Forge Valley School compared how differently COVID-19 impacted education and healthcare in the North of England versus the South.
CONFERENCESWhere students share their research with their peers from other schools and the wider academic community.
EARTH OBSERVATIONGodolphin and Latymer students used satellite data to see how COVID lockdowns affected air pollution in London.