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🚀 New Physics themes just launched

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.

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Posted on March 21, 2025 by modjamie in Candidates, News, Scientist, Teacher | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on 🚀 New Physics themes just launched

✨2024’s success, and what comes next

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.

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Posted on January 23, 2025 by modjamie in News | Tagged , , | Comments Off on ✨2024’s success, and what comes next

Royal Institution: CHRISTMAS LECTURES

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!

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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 →

Posted on March 21, 2024 by modjamie in News | Tagged , , | Comments Off on ✨ British Science Week 2024 Report

💻 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 support from the NCCE, you can book a Computer Science-themed Chat for your students from Monday 18 March 2024.

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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

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