Your Favourite Science Heroes
Explore scientists whose discoveries changed lives; research the evidence behind their contributions, create a science hero profile and present a researcher interview.
Explore project →Science Projects, Workshops & Events
Explore our expanded educational projects and campaigns, from science mysteries, maths and robotics to space adventures, teacher engagement and public science events. Schools, families, institutions and community partners can enquire about tailored delivery.
Programme planning notice: The November 2026–December 2027 calendar is a proposed schedule, not a list of confirmed bookings. Dates, venues, availability and fees will be confirmed before enrolment. School and organisational bookings may be arranged separately.
Featured projects and campaigns
Science Labs — Five-Month Expedition
A five-month learning journey combining chemistry, physics, biology, Earth science and engineering with monthly investigation themes, learner records and a final science showcase.
Explore project →Trading Games
Discover markets, decision-making and fair exchange through a science-and-maths trading simulation with changing resources, data and environmental constraints.
Explore project →The World Without a Moon
Investigate lunar gravity, tides, nights, seasons and ecosystems through models of how Earth would differ without the Moon.
Explore project →The Race into Space — Character Workshop
Meet the scientists, engineers and astronauts behind space exploration, then construct research-based character profiles and mission narratives.
Explore project →The Story of Flight
Trace the science of flight from early gliders to aircraft and spacecraft while exploring lift, drag, thrust and gravity.
Explore project →STEM Geodesic Domes
Discover triangles, load distribution and structural strength through geodesic structures and design.
Explore project →Space Pirates!
Solve a pirate-themed space mission by navigating celestial hazards, using evidence to locate resources and planning safe routes.
Explore project →Science Skills — Investigation Academy
Develop observing, questioning, prediction, variables, measurement, recording, interpretation and communicating evidence through varied investigations.
Explore project →Robotics
Build understanding of sensors, actuators, algorithms, automation and responsible robot design through age-adapted engineering challenges.
Explore project →Pirate Science
Use an adventurous treasure-hunt narrative to investigate buoyancy, navigation, forces, materials and simple chemical clues.
Explore project →Number Patterns: The Bunker
Unlock a sequence of mathematical rooms by recognising patterns, logic rules, sequences and numerical relationships.
Explore project →Journeys into Space
Explore spacecraft, planets, stars, gravity and the engineering required for human and robotic space travel.
Explore project →CSI: Rollercoaster
Investigate a rollercoaster incident using motion, forces, energy and measurement to test competing explanations.
Explore project →Time Travel Tourist — The Apollo Adventurers
Travel through key milestones of the Apollo programme and investigate engineering, mathematics, human decision-making and scientific outcomes.
Explore project →Murderous Maths
Investigate surprising mathematical problems using probability, estimation, geometric reasoning and logical deduction.
Explore project →Moon Walking
Explore gravity, lunar terrain and the challenges of movement, habitats and exploration on the Moon.
Explore project →Making Sense of Sound
Understand vibration, pitch, amplitude, resonance and sound transmission through observation and evidence.
Explore project →Interplanetary Tours
Become a planetary guide and compare worlds by atmosphere, geology, temperature, gravity and travel constraints.
Explore project →Fossil Hunters!
Investigate fossils, geological time, excavation principles and how evidence informs reconstructions of ancient life.
Explore project →Exploring Evolution
Explore adaptation, variation, selection and deep time through accessible models and scientific evidence.
Explore project →Expect the Unexpected!
Challenge intuitive assumptions through scientific demonstrations of forces, perception, probability, chemical changes and measurement.
Explore project →CSI: Maria Maths
Solve a maths-led mystery using number reasoning, patterns, estimation, graphing and logical evidence.
Explore project →CSI: Forces
Use pushes, pulls, friction, gravity and motion to reconstruct an incident through fair tests.
Explore project →CSI: Bake Off
Investigate measurements, proportions, heat transfer, states of matter and the science of food in a bakery-themed scenario.
Explore project →Counting the Cost of Carbo
Explore carbon footprints, energy use, transport, systems thinking and trade-offs when evaluating choices.
Explore project →Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence
Investigate decentralised records, machine learning, cryptography concepts and the social consequences of emerging technology.
Explore project →Big Maths Activity Days
A whole-day or multi-station festival of maths puzzles, geometry, estimation, coding logic and real-world numerical challenges.
Explore project →Science in Cartoons
Use visual storytelling and illustrated characters to communicate genuine scientific concepts without losing accuracy.
Explore project →Seasonal science events
Special Easter, Halloween and Christmas science activities feature age-appropriate experiments, science mysteries, engineering challenges and family or school engagement, subject to confirmed dates and availability.