ALT A person is holding a molecular model, with the words "Join our team" above. The IRIS logo is in the bottom left.

ALT A circular logo with a bright green ring displaying the words "Getting Started with Research." Inside the circle, a person is holding a science diagram resembling the structure of an atom. The IRIS logo is at the bottom.

ALT Illustration of two people planting a seedling under a sun. Text reads, "How does research create change?" The number "1" is behind the illustration.

ALT Illustration featuring a person thinking. They are surrounded by a flask, a light bulb, a pie chart, and a bar chart. Text reads, "How do researchers find answers?" with the number 2 in the background.

ALT A person is examining a science diagram with connected dots, resembling a molecular network. The text reads, "How do researchers ask powerful questions?" with the number 3 in the background.

ALT A vibrant space scene with a glowing centre, surrounding by blue swirls. An observatory is in the bottom right corner. Text reads "Multi-Messenger".

ALT A person holds a molecular model in front of them. Text reads: "Join our Team"

ALT An illustration of a person thinking with text that reads "What makes a good research question?"

ALT An illustration of a person examining a diagram with interconnected circles. Text reads "Specific: Is it clear what the student wants to find out?"

ALT An illustration of two people tending to a plant. text reads "Researchable: Can the student gather evidence to explore the question?"

ALT An illustration of a person holding a magnifying glass, examining a butterfly. Text reads: "Achievable: Can the question realistically be investigated using the time, equipment and resources available?"

ALT Two male students reviewing data together in the classroom.

ALT A teacher stands between two students, smiling. The students are smiling too and are in the middle of conversation. They are in a science lab.

ALT A herd of elephants in front of the setting sun. Text reads: Elephants on the Move. IRIS. Age Suitability 12+.

ALT An abstract space themed image with the text: Multi Messenger. IRIS. Age suitability 14+.

ALT An abstract image of purple and blues with the the text: Big Data Atlas. IRIS. Age suitability 16+.

ALT An abstract image hinting at DNA strands and computers. Text reads: DNA Origami. IRIS. Age suitability 14+.

ALT An illustration of a person with glasses and ponytail, with a quote stating "It was a really nice thing to do throughout the year and it felt like you were really making a contribution to the community"

ALT An illustration of a person is smiling up at their quote, which reads: "It was definitely a confidence boost. When I was researching, I was just thinking, 'wow, I'm analysing data that actually impacts the world in a real manner.'"

ALT An illustration of a person with a thoughtful expression is next to their quote, which reads: "When you're doing work on something that you've truly picked yourself and that you've decided to do, it's a lot more fun. You can spend more time on it, and you can really get invested in it. I really enjoyed this IRIS project"

ALT Text reads: "A new set of free resources to help bring research into the classroom..." with an illustration of a person holding a scientific round object

ALT A person is climbing on a set of 5 colourful steps, with text "...In a practical, accessible way"

ALT Text reads "Everyone has the potential to be a researcher, and anyone can innovate. Sign up to be the first to know when they are live".

ALT The Getting Started with Research logo is displayed on a bright green background, consisting of an illustration of a woman holding an atom.

ALT A group of elephants in a grassy landscape. Overlaid text reads: "Elephants on the Move"

ALT Two students are working in a lab, facing away from the camera. The text "Discover something new" is displayed over the image

ALT An audience of people seated at an event, facing forward. Some are raising their hands.

ALT A student is in the bottom right hand corner, with a speech bubble saying "Itʼs 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... itʼs something real, itʼs something that’s actually doing something in the world."

ALT A student is in the bottom right hand corner, with a speech bubble saying "Cornwall council wanted to go carbon neutral by 2030. I think these projects that we’re doing, that other colleges are doing, are really beneficial towards achieving that goal. Trying to find more sustainable renewable sources to combat climate change is really really cool.”

ALT A student is in the bottom right hand corner, with a speech bubble saying "When we got to go into the labs... I think it was really eye opening. Especially for me because I don't do geology specifically so it opened up potential new career paths and subjects at university that I could look at.”

ALT Two students in a classroom. One is looking into a microscope

ALT Text reads: "Impact Report. The R&I Framework 2025" There is a closeup image of sunflowers.

ALT Text reads: "Anyone can do science and be a scientist". A line graph shows a 7.1% points increase

ALT Text reads: "People like me work in STEM". A line graph shows a 13.9% points increase

ALT Text reads: "I know about the different routes into a STEM career". A line graph shows a 23.2% points increase