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📢 ✨ Introducing: Multi-Messenger, a project where students become astronomers – analysing real telescope data.

Developed in partnership with University of Portsmouth and GOTO Observatory.

Watch the introductory video: youtube.com/watch?v=uG09wTOkNHs&t=10s

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Introduction to Multi-Messenger
In this project, students explore multi-messenger astronomy, an emerging field that combines electromagnetic observations with data from gravitational wave detectors. They analyse real data from GOTO telescopes and learn how to identify interesting tran...
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July 14, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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#IRISProjects are cross-curricular, spanning subjects from geography to computer science. 🌍💻

Many schools use IRIS projects to enrich student’s learning by taking part in authentic research.

Explore our projects:

https://researchinschools.org/projects/
A herd of elephants in front of the setting sun. Text reads: Elephants on the Move. IRIS. Age Suitability 12+. An abstract space themed image with the text: Multi Messenger. IRIS. Age suitability 14+. An abstract image of purple and blues with the the text: Big Data Atlas. IRIS. Age suitability 16+. An abstract image hinting at DNA strands and computers. Text reads: DNA Origami. IRIS. Age suitability 14+.
September 1, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Get your students involved in Elephants on the Move 🐘 ️🌳, a real-world conservation project using GPS data.

Explore habitat loss, poaching & learn more about urgent global challenges through science. 🌍
👉 https://researchinschools.org/projects/elephants-on-the-move/

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A group of elephants in a grassy landscape. Overlaid text reads: "Elephants on the Move"
August 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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🎬 Behind the scenes

We’ve been doing lots of filming in May – checking in with schools, preparing for a new project and working on our Getting Started with Research videos!

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May 29, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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IRIS projects are cross-curricular, spanning subjects from geography to computer science. 🌍💻

Many schools use #IRISProjects to enrich student’s learning by taking part in authentic research.

Explore our projects:
https://researchinschools.org/projects/
An image of bess in a field of lavender and flowers, with a circle magnified in the middle. Text reads: "Discover something new" and "Projects 2025-26" An image of a cosmic scene filled with rich green and black shapes, with a magnified circle in the middle. A small spacecraft is on the bottom left. text reads: "Cosmic Mining" An image consisting of abstract blue, green and white shapes, with a magnified circle in the middle. Text reads: "Earth Observation" A circular image of a bee on purple flowers, with a vivid green background. Text reads "Original Research"
May 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Learn more about exploring ionic liquids in the classroom 👇 🧪 researchinschools.org/projects/gre...

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Greener Fragrances
Allow young people explore innovative chemistry and learn how it can contribute to better world
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May 15, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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Young people can use real satellite data to track environmental change 🌍

Previous students on this project looked at how pollution affected toxic algae growth.

Explore satellite science in your school: https://researchinschools.org/projects/earth-observation

#EarthDay #IRISProjects #EduSky
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April 22, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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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
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."
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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👋 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/
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.
October 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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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. 🌍

👉 https://researchinschools.org/projects/elephants-on-the-move/

#IRISProjects
"Elephants on the Move" text with an image of a herd of elephants moving under the trees.
September 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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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
September 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM