World leading particle physicists from RAL & The University of Oxford show passionate sixth formers the ropes at leading research lab.

Our director, Jo Foster, discusses the recent BBC Bitesize survey which suggests that more young people are wanting to pursue careers in STEM and ways research in schools can benefit students’ future careers.

GCSE and A level results give grounds to rejoice about girls’ success in STEM subjects, but there is a long way to go before gender imbalance in the sciences is undone, writes Jo Foster.