Researchers in Schools in the Media

On this page you can find out more about the Researchers in Schools programme and our current cohort of classroom teachers through our recent media coverage. The articles and interviews below give alternative insight into the history and structure of the programme, as well as more information on all the great activities our participants are getting involved in.

Rocket Science

RIS Participant Dr Riccardo Porcari and his year 8 pupils have taken part in the recent Rocket Science project, working with seeds that have been aboard the International Space Station. Read more about what they’ve been getting up to here.

Interview on talkRADIO

National Programme Director Jed Cinnamon and RIS Participant Dr Clara Sousa-Silva talk to Julia Hartley-Brewer about the Researchers in Schools programme, the importance of subject expertise and gender issues in STEM subjects. You can listen to the interview here or using the player below.       talkRADIO interview with Jed and Clara

Feature in The Independent

Richard Garner writes about the unique structure of the Researchers in Schools programme and talks to RIS participants Dr Richard Branch and Dr Nicola Loring about the importance of the activities they undertake on their fifth day. Read the article here.

Schools Week Article

Our CEO, Simon Coyle, talks to Freddie Whittaker about the history of the Researchers in Schools programme, how it has grown since its creation in 2014 and the impact that researchers can have on pupils’ learning and education. Features case studies on two of our participants, Dr Gareth Williams and Dr Sarah Jhumka. You can read the article here.

Dartmouth Chronicle Article

The Dartmouth Chronicle writes about the impact Researchers in Schools and its participants are having in the South West. With input from Dr Chris Wilson, a director of Researchers in Schools. Read the article here.

Guardian Charity Award

Researchers in Schools is a programme run by a charity called The Brilliant Club. In December 2015 we were named Charity of the Year by the Guardian newspaper. Here, you can watch a short video about the award and our work.