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Royal Institution: CHRISTMAS LECTURES

We are salivating at the prospect of supporting this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES with an I’m a Scientist ‘The Truth About Food’ debate kit, and activity theme running from 6 January 2025. Find out what’s happening and how you can be part of it below! In this year’s Royal Institution’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES, Dr Chris van Tulleken will explore the fundamental impact that food has on our own health and that of the planet. Chris will cover everything from our jaw anatomy, to the microbiome, how food becomes our fuel, and evolving diets. Chefs, scientists, and animals will join Chris to reveal how food and our interactions with it change over time. 🗨️ ‘The Truth About Food’ Chats From January to July, the I’m a Scientist The Truth About Food theme will connect school students with CHRISTMAS LECTURE contributors and other scientists who help us to understand humans’ relationship with food. The wide-reaching theme will … Continue reading →

Posted on December 9, 2024 by modhannah in News, Scientist, Teacher | Comments Off on Royal Institution: CHRISTMAS LECTURES

📢 January to July 2024 Activity Report

From January to July 2024, we introduced a new, flexible format for I’m a Scientist.

Teachers could choose a theme that fit their curriculum, but the discussions remained entirely student-led.

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Posted on September 5, 2024 by modemily in News | Comments Off on 📢 January to July 2024 Activity Report

🌍 Earth Day 2024

In celebration of Earth Day, we ran a series of themed Chats to get people talking about environmental issues and climate change.

Chats connected students with scientists developing and using technologies to help solve the climate crisis.

They discussed the environment, plastics, climate change, and the role of scientific research in addressing these challenges.

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Posted on April 25, 2024 by modemily in News | Comments Off on 🌍 Earth Day 2024

✨ British Science Week 2024 Report

Our British Science Week 2024 event has come to a close, and what a week it was! Over 5 days, 68 schools engaged in 191 Chats, exchanging an impressive 63,023 lines of Chat. With so much going on, it’s hard to narrow down the highlights, but we’ve rounded up some of the mods’ favourite moments to share with you.

The diversity of participants made the week special. 246 scientists took part, each with unique careers and stories. Careers were a hot topic among students, from those with clear goals to others seeking tips on where to start. Continue reading →

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💻 Enrichment opportunity: Connect students with computer scientists

Computer Science can seem abstract to students. It’s often hard to see the relevance of their studies in the wider world, or to imagine themselves using computer science in a career. Connect your KS3 students with computer scientists in 30-minute, text-based Chats this March and beyond. Thanks to the support from the NCCE, you can book a Computer Science-themed Chat for your students from Monday 18 March 2024.  You need an account to request a Chat: Sign up here ❯ Students will: “When students are engaged and start to see the real life impact of a subject, they’re more enthusiastic about it – I noticed an increased motivation to learn following I’m a Scientist.” – Emily Tulloch, science teacher. The project supports your students’ computer science capital. By connecting with people in diverse computing roles, students can see themselves in those careers and understand that STEM is ‘for them’. Find … Continue reading →

Posted on March 5, 2024 by modhannah in News | Comments Off on 💻 Enrichment opportunity: Connect students with computer scientists

🗨️Professional Bodies Open Chats

Students are preparing for the world of work. Part of that preparation is to know more about being a member of a professional body and what that looks like. 

Between Monday 18 and Thursday 22 March your students can get involved in our Professional Bodies Week.

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Posted on February 23, 2024 by modemily in News | Tagged | Comments Off on 🗨️Professional Bodies Open Chats

📢 Great Science Share for Schools

Get your students ready for the Great Science Share by connecting them with a diverse range of scientists using research skills similar to them. During the activity they’ll: You need an account to request a Chat. Request here ❯

Posted on January 9, 2024 by modhannah in News | Tagged | Comments Off on 📢 Great Science Share for Schools

🔎 Royal Institution: CHRISTMAS LECTURES

This year the Royal Institution’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES are all about Artificial Intelligence – a game-changer in our digital world.

AI is already in our lives. School students play online games with AI NPCs, or use TikTok or Snapchat augmented reality effects (but hopefully don’t ask Chat GPT to do their homework).

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Posted on December 12, 2023 by modhannah in News | Comments Off on 🔎 Royal Institution: CHRISTMAS LECTURES

🗣️ Webinar on 26 October 12.30pm

Join the Teacher Webinar on Thursday 26 October between 12.30pm and 1pm. Get a better understanding of the I’m a… programme, including our flagship activity I’m a Scientist, and explore the benefits to your local schools’ careers programme.

During this webinar, I’ll be:

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Posted on October 13, 2023 by modemily in News, Teacher | Tagged | Comments Off on 🗣️ Webinar on 26 October 12.30pm

British Science Week Open Chats 2023

This British Science Week, I’m a Scientist is giving students a chance to connect with scientists outside of their booked Chats.

From Monday to Thursday on the week commencing Monday 13 March, students can attend lunchtime open Chats.

Teachers: Get an account ❯

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Posted on February 1, 2023 by modemily in News | Tagged | Comments Off on British Science Week Open Chats 2023

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