#IRISprojects

The Institute for Research in Schools

@researchinsch.bsky.social

3 months ago

Impact Report 2025 Overview - Our Reach, featuring an image of two students smiling and talking

Since 2016 nearly 10,000 students have taken part in IRIS research

This past year, 3% of students who took part were female

A quote from Blossom, a student from Liverpool Life Sciences UTC: "It's nice to think that even at our age we're making a difference to something that has a real impact. It gives a real powerful feeling instead of just something made up... it's something real, it's something that's actually doing something in the world."

Did you know that over 10,000 young people have taken part in an IRIS research project since 2016?

In the past year alone...
🕵️‍♂️1,809 students took part in IRIS projects
🏫 93 schools ran IRIS projects
🙋‍♀️ 53% students who took part were female

#ImpactReport2025 #IRISProjects

The Institute for Research in Schools

@researchinsch.bsky.social

5 months ago

Text 'Discover something new' and 'IRIS Projects 2025/26' on an image of a close up of a bee on lavender under a magnifying glass.

Project Big Data Atlas, featuring colourful abstract lights in space.

Project DNA Origami, featuring an image of DNA structure under a microscope.

Project Earth Observation, featuring abstract blue, green and white shapes.

👋 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://researchinschools.org/projects/

The Institute for Research in Schools

@researchinsch.bsky.social

5 months ago

"Elephants on the Move" text with an image of a herd of elephants moving under the trees.

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 global challenges through science. 🌍

👉 researchinschools.org/projects/elephants-on-th...

#IRISProjects

The Institute for Research in Schools

@researchinsch.bsky.social

5 months ago

Bring real research into your classroom.

IRIS projects are free, flexible and designed for 11 - 18 year olds.

🌍🔬 Explore them all: https://researchinschools.org/projects

#STEMProjects #IRISProjects #ScienceInSchools