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The Institute for Research in Schools is a charitable organisation supporting students and teachers to engage in innovative research.
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Whether you're new to IRIS conferences or a returning school, our webinar will tell you everything you need to know about how to register, what happens on the day, and the bursaries available to schools. ðïļ Tuesday 11 February, 4pm, online ð
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Sick of your job? Ready to join #TeamIRIS? Become our Education Innovation Coordinator! If you want to work for a small charity punching well above its weight and changing young people's lives, apply by 9 Feb ð
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"Let students be the backbone of the government's AI plans" In a new blog post, IRIS director Jo Foster argues that young people can deliver the government's AI ambitions and that this is underpinned by allowing them these opportunities in school. ðŧ
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ðĻ Registration for the IRIS Conferences 2025 is now open! ðĻ We know you can't wait to get your students signed up, but before you do, come along to our webinar to find out everything you need to know. ðïļ Tuesday 11 February, 4pm ðŧ
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You've only got until the end of this week to apply to be our Education Innovation Coordinator! âĪïļ Work with a fab team of passionate people ðŦ Change the lives of young people ðïļ Enjoy a generous holiday allowance Apply by 9 Feb ð
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You've only got nine days left to apply to be our Education Innovation Coordinator! âģ Get in touch with us if you want to chat about the role, and apply by 9 February. Details are in the recruitment pack ð
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We couldn't do what we do without Denise ðļ As well as being our amazing administrator and a great gardener, she is a passionate party planner! ð Another multi-talented member of #TeamIRIS ð
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Did you know that you can get a CREST Award if your school is doing an IRIS project? And it's free! @CRESTAwards are a great way to recognise students doing real research ðŽ Come along to our webinar tomorrow to find out more.
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Say hello to Kelly! ð We are delighted that she is joining us this year in a maternity cover role as our Head of Engagement. Welcome to #TeamIRIS, Kelly! ðĪ
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Ready to join #TeamIRIS as our Education Innovation Coordinator! If you love science and believe in the power of students doing real research, this is the role for you. Download our recruitment pack and apply by 9 Feb ð
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You've only got ten days left to apply to be our Education Innovation Coordinator! Get in touch with us if you want a chat about the role, and don't miss the deadline of 9 Feb to apply. All details in the recruitment pack ð
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Ali is a busy bee ð She managed to complete her PhD at the same time as becoming a mum to three children, and now you can find her on her allotment when she isn't walking her dogs or evaluating all of IRIS' work. Is that her dog looking on in awe? ðĪĐ We think so!
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Want to work with us? We're recruiting an Education Innovation Coordinator! If you're passionate about science and can help us create resources that enable students to do real research, download our recruitment pack and apply by 9 Feb ð
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Our project partners are pretty impressive ðĪĐ @ZeroAvia, who work with us on Future Flight, were named on Time's list of the Best Inventions of 2024 for creating a plane engine whose only emission is water vapour! âïļð§ What could students doing Future Flight discover next? ðĪ
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IRIS? The science-y research-y people, right? ðŽ Well, there's more to us than just science... Meet Martin. As a child, he came third in Young Cook of the Year. Word is, he can still knock up a great spag bol now! ð
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If you don't know what this image is about, why not ask a teenager? Students doing our Future Flight project use industry-standard software to design eco-friendly aircraft. We believe students should learn science the way scientists do science. #DiscoveringScientistsOfTomorrow
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We've got a Lott of love for Georgie ð (Sorry ð). Not only is she a star at #TeamIRIS, she is also a bona fide Crufts champion agility handler ðĶī (We can't stop the puns!) Get in touch with Georgie if you want to know more about our research and innovation work.
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Our projects aren't just about classroom research. At our recent Future Flight webinar, students got to meet young aeronautical engineers and ask them about their jobs. The key to inspiring students' passion for STEM? You've got to #SeeItToBeIt! âïļðĐâðŽðĻâð
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Say hello to Jo! ð We're sure you're familiar with our director already, but did you know she can often be found swimming in the sea off Cornwall, or serving bacon sandwiches and coffee at her sons' football club? Get ready to meet more of #TeamIRIS later this month ðĪ
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âģ Time is running out! If you want to be our next Social Media Manager, you only have until 12 January to apply. ð Learn more and apply here:
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