Schools Activities
We offer a range of activities both in school and in our labs
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists
Our outreach programme connects the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Chemistry and Chemical Engineering community with schools, teachers, and the wider public. We aim to spark curiosity, support education, and share the excitement of chemistry through hands-on activities, events, and resources.
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Why Outreach matters
- Encourages young people to explore STEM subjects
- Supports teachers with up-to-date resources and training
- Builds public understanding of chemistry’s role in sustainability and innovation.
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Get involved
Whether you’re a teacher, student, or member of the public, there are many ways to engage with us:
•ÌýÌý ÌýBook a school visit or workshop
•ÌýÌý ÌýJoin our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions for teachers
•ÌýÌý ÌýAttend our public events and festivals
•ÌýÌý ÌýSubscribe to our newsletter for updates
Our program is run by our Director of Outreach, Dr Matthew Partridge with admin support by Dawn Dunlop. Our activities are delivered by staff and students from across the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.Ìý
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Upcoming events
We look forward to welcoming the public to two days of hands on fun activities, tours of our facilities and talks about life working in chemistry!
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Contact us: ChemistryOutreach@soton.ac.uk
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