That’s a wrap on another jam-packed British Science Week. Over the week, students from 91 schools connected with 285 different scientists.
With so many great conversations, it’s hard to know where to start – so let’s take a step back and look at the bigger picture…
👏 Applause, please! 👏
Mehul Jesani is the latest I’m a Scientist prize winner.
Mehul is a forensic investigator who uses chemistry and physics to understand how fires have started.
Here’s what Mehul had to say following his February term win…
Two weeks ago, the government announced plans to replace the use of animals in science. In yesterday’s Chat, students discussed these planned changes with scientists working in the field.
From ethics and the law, to alternative methods, the news sparked students’ questions. Here’s a quick look at their reactions…
Students at schools around the UK, from Kent to Dundee to Antrim, joined us in celebrating Chemistry Week this year. Thank you to everyone who got involved!
Across 18 Chats, over 250 students from 14 different schools explored how chemistry shapes the world around them. 41 scientists using chemistry in their everyday work took part, to connect with classes from Year 5 to post-16.
Here’s a quick rundown of how the week went…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Green Careers Week this year!
Over the week, students connected with scientists working in a wide range of roles, from climate research to food production, materials science, and space exploration.
Across 16 Chats, over 250 students connected with 44 different scientists working in green careers.
The Activity Summary Report (May to July 2025) for the I’m a… programme of events has been published.
This report looks at activity across the I’m a… programme during the Summer 2024/25 term, including: I’m a Scientist, I’m a Computer Scientist, I’m a Mathematician, and I’m an Engineer.
Across the summer term, sixth formers participated in the I’m a Scientist Sixth Form STEM Chats Programme. They connected with people who’ve studied, or teach, STEM subjects to explore what it’s really like to study science at university.
Weekly, 3-hour drop-in Chats each focused on a popular university subject. Students explored courses and career paths that interest them, and got personalised responses from people with first-hand experience. Here’s the run-down on how the Sixth Form STEM Chats went!
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.
That’s a wrap on our busiest British Science Week yet!
It’s flown by, but with so many great moments shared, we couldn’t let anyone miss out on the highlights.
Here’s a quick rundown of how the week went… Continue reading
The 2023/24 academic year was our busiest yet, with 850 Chats booked for over 8000 students.
Thanks to the scientists, funders, and teachers who got involved, we engaged thousands of students from schools across the UK.