PETER HIGGSTRIBUTELike many, Peter Higgs left a huge impression on us. He was a friend to IRIS and a testament to the power of scientific exploration.READ MORE
SCIENCE IS JUST NOT FOR MECOMMENTStudents think STEM is open to all, but still struggle to imagine themselves in it. How do we ensure all young people feel represented?READ MORE
ARE THEY PIONEERS?COSMIC MININGLet your students explore the Universe. In this stellar project, they’ll gain skills in the advanced field of spectral analysis. READ MORE

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We want to change the culture of UK education so that every young person can take part in authentic research and innovation while at school.

Read about how we are working to shape education in our news, find out more about our plans to support whole-school change or introduce real research in your own school using one of our free research projects.

OUR VISION

We want every young person to experience research & innovation while in school

BIG DATA: ATLAS

Students unveil the wonders of particle physics at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

COMMENT

Read a tribute to Professor Peter Higgs by our director Dr Jo Foster.

IMPACT

Making strides and changing students perceptions

Anyone can do science—just not me! Thousands of students struggle to see themselves as ‘science people’. But why?

STEM R&I FRAMEWORK

Our guide to building a culture of research & innovation in schools

Find out more about starting a research project at your school

IRIS CONFERENCE

430 students from 52 schools presented at events in London, Manchester & Exeter

FEATURED PROJECT

Cosmic Mining – students explore the stars forming and fading in our galaxy.