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Real Science in Schools Symposium 2025

Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity returns for its 10th year in February 2025 where the focus is all about showcasing the world of science and curiosity around us. Working with STEM partners across Nottinghamshire, FOSAC develops activities for the festival and our growing schools programme includes: a festival magazine with science activities children can do at home, scientists delivering activities at schools, trips to visit science sites, and pupils sharing their own science projects at special events. 

The FOSAC team are looking for expressions of interest from KS2 and KS3 school groups who would like to participate in the very first Real Science in Schools Symposium in Mansfield. Taking place on Tuesday 11th February 2025 at Mansfield Library, this event will showcase and celebrate science projects where students have taken the lead on research and experiments in addition to providing schools with the opportunity to engage with STEM professionals and experts.

If your school would like to take part in the first Mansfield Real Science in Schools Symposium, please contact info@ignitefutures.org.uk to arrange a chat. 

A group of primary school pupils conduct an experiment.
Two secondary school students hold a beaker containing liquid.
Two primary school pupils using a microscope.

Click here for more informationabout the Real Science in Schools Symposium which has taken place in Nottingham City over the last few years. 

About the Festival of Science and Curiosity

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The festival is produced by local education charity Ignite!, in collaboration with a wide range of partners across Nottinghamshire. Every February they create opportunities for local people to engage with science and research and express their curiosity.