Sixth Form Chats are for students to get an authentic insight into studying specific subjects at UK universities.
They take place from 12pm to 2pm on Thursdays, starting with Physics on 2 October.
Thanks to new funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), there’s now even more on offer from I’m a Scientist. Increased capacity makes a big difference, so we’re ‘physched’ to have STFC onboard.
…and you should be too! Find out below what we’re up to, what it means for you, and how you can get involved.
Our busiest time of the year, British Science Week (7 to 14 March), is just around the corner. There’ll be a lot happening during the week, so we wanted to share some insider info to help you get the most out of your participation.
With over 100 Chats under her belt, several of them during last year’s British Science Week, scientist Kip knows her stuff!
Here are her top tips: Continue reading
Based on your feedback, we’ve introduced 2 new privacy features that allow you to:
You can now find these options via your dashboard, but please note that increasing the privacy of your profile does limit its impact.
If our roster of scientists is full, we will add you to the reserve list.
While you are on the reserve list, you can set up your profile so you are ready to go when we have the capacity to start inviting you to Chats.
When you become an active scientist, you will enjoy full access to the site. Continue reading
The Ri’s 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES will explore the fundamental impact that food has on our own health and that of the planet.
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.
Here’s what’s happening and how you can be part of it!
We’ve made a few updates to the site based on your suggestions and feedback.
Read our quick rundown of what has changed to find out more. Continue reading
The Academy is returning in November 2024!
The Academy is a short CPD course for STEM professionals that runs alongside the I’m a… student engagement activities. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on your outreach experience while learning more about audience, media, and science capital.
Read Academy alumni’s experience and find out how you can get involved too! Continue reading