2026 student conferences: what does taking part in real research mean for the problem-solvers of tomorrow?
The IRIS 2025 student conferences have once again showcased the incredible potential of young scientists.
Cancelled event: London IRIS student research conference – Thursday 25 June
We are very sorry to share an update that the IRIS London Student Research Conference due to take place on Thursday 25 June 2026 is cancelled.
Why a third of young people are losing interest in science—and what we can do about it
A third of young people said that school put them off science.
How student-led research builds skills for life
Student-led research builds skills for life. Our new skills tracker shows the technical and transferable skills that students can gain across each IRIS project.
From Classroom to Career: How Student-Led Research Can Power the Next Generation of Scientists
We attended Evidence Week in Parliament, sharing our policy brief: school students doing real research – data on how it affects STEM careers prospects.
Innovation, teamwork and communication skills at the IRIS 2025 student conferences
The IRIS 2025 student conferences have once again showcased the incredible potential of young scientists.
IRIS Student Research Conferences 2024
From hydrogen fuelled travel to building on the moon, students shared exciting discoveries.
IRIS Student Research Conferences 2024
From hydrogen fuelled travel to building on the moon, students shared exciting discoveries.
IRIS London conference: AI ball boys & girls, future hackers & searching for wolf stars
Young researchers travelled from Belfast to Dover to share their research at the London IRIS conference.