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In our Impact Report 2025, we outline the effect student-led research has on the young people that take part. We are now seeking funders and partners to work towards bringing the benefits of authentic research to all young people. Join us in building the case for change.

We will continue to work alongside teachers, researchers and policymakers to ensure that real research opportunities are not an optional extra, but an integral part of a modern, world-class education. Full statement: https://t.co/GTSgp8IW0g

The Positive Impact award goes to Callington Community College, part of @westcountryST23, for two fantastic student-led projects. Learn about all our winners and nominees: https://t.co/bM50BOBooy 🏆 #IRISAwards2025 #PositiveImpact

Georgie and Anne are speaking at STEM North Online 2025, hosted by @ThinkUHI for the Highlands and Islands Strategic STEM Partnership. They’ll share why embedding research and innovation in education boosts science capital, confidence and career aspirations.

Victoria from @KingsAcademyESF won Outstanding Teacher at the IRIS Awards 🏆 Learn about all our winners and nominees https://t.co/bM50BOBooy 🏆 #IRISAwards2025 #OutstandingTeacher

Since 2016 we have provided opportunities for thousands of young people to take part in real research and witnessed the transformative effect it can have on their lives. Catch up on the incredible progress so far in this year's #ImpactReport2025. ⭐️ https://t.co/1clP29qykA

#IRISAwards2025 winners🏆👏 Best Key Stage 3 Research Project goes to @StWilfridsCHS for their work on our newest project, Elephants on the Move. Learn about all our winners and nominees https://t.co/bM50BOBooy 🏆

@senseaboutsci Book a time to meet with us: https://t.co/o4gQc8SHgx @drlsullivan, @SamanthaNiblet4, @Georgia_Gould, @JoshMacAlister, @AmandaMartinMP, @sam_carling_, @Christian4BuryS, @Sureena4WNE, @RLong_Bailey, @LaylaMoran, @TweetingCollins

@senseaboutsci Let’s talk about how connecting the next generation directly to discovery, nurturing the scientists, engineers and data specialists who will drive the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

We’ll be at #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci in Parliament on 5 Nov, sharing quick-fire policy briefs on our evidence of this impact: how authentic research changes how young people see science, learning and their own potential.

The UK’s future depends on the young people in classrooms today. When students experience real research in school, they discover what STEM can do, opening up opportunities tomorrow.

Women make up just 26.1% of the UK manufacturing workforce. Georgie, our Head of Education Innovation is at The Ada Lovelace Day breakfast reception today, supported by @Jacqui_Smith1, @LBGplc and @the_MTC_org exploring how to change that. #WomenInManufacturing #STEMCareers

Definition: Investigative Research Projects (IRPs) These are experiences which aim to be an accurate and authentic portrayal of science. This includes designing a research question, collecting and analysing data as well as reporting results. #STEM #Education #GlossaryIRIS

In our Cosmic Mining project students classify stellar objects using light data - contributing to a global astronomy catalogue! 🔭 👉 https://t.co/V4VMTd8fpT #WorldSpaceWeek #CosmicMining

👋 Did you know... #IRISprojects are cross-curricular, spanning subjects from geography to computer science 🌍💻 If you're a school that thinks outside of the box when it comes to providing STEM opportunities, visit our website and get involved! 🤝 https://t.co/dBbZEeHq3k

🔬 Definition: Science Identity Science identity is how someone connects with science & its community. Engaging in real research at school helps students see themselves as scientists. #STEM #Education #GlossaryIRIS

Get your students involved in our new project - Elephants on the Move 🐘 🏜️🌳, a real-world conservation project using GPS data. Explore habitat loss, poaching and learn more about urgent global challenges through science. 🌍 👉 https://t.co/vdkxp2bJDO #STEM #IRISProjects

Bring real research into your classroom. IRIS projects are free, flexible and designed for 11 - 18 year olds. 🌍🔬 Explore them all: https://t.co/Y1tdyoXmcw #STEMProjects #IRISProjects #ScienceInSchools

📧 Have you received September's Month Ahead email? If you’ve registered interest in starting an IRIS project, check your inbox!