Hands-On Science for All Key Stages
We offer a range of activities designed to engage students from Key Stage 2 through Key Stage 5, tailored to curriculum needs and delivered by experienced outreach specialists.
What we offer
• Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6): Fun, interactive sessions introducing basic chemical principles and sustainability themes.
• Key Stage 3 & 4 (Years 8–10): Demonstrations and workshops that enrich the chemistry curriculum and inspire future study (for example Spectroscopy in a suitcase).
• Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13): Twilight Practical Sessions and Work Shadowing Days in our state-of-the-art labs.
Twilight Practicals run every year around June, registrations open 6 months before.
Spectroscopy in a suitcase comes into schools on request.
Our Work Shadowing program runs every summer.
We also work with Salters' Institute to deliver discovery days.
Past Highlights
• Chemistry in Action Days: Over 500 students attended events exploring chemical reactions and materials science.
• Lockdown Outreach Kits: Distributed to schools to keep practical science alive during remote learning.
Booking Information
Teachers can request sessions via ChemistryOutreach@soton.ac.uk. We also maintain a mailing list for updates on new activities.
