Young researcher zone
The Young Researcher Zone, open from Wednesday 1 – Friday 3 July, showcases investigative work being undertaken by school students across the UK as part of ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s Partnership Grants scheme. Visit the zone to speak with the students about their work and try the exciting interactive activities they have created.
The posters below have been prepared by the 12 schools who will be exhibiting in the 2026 Young Researcher Zone. Find out more about their work, which has been carried out in collaboration with the STEM partners, and in the poster descriptions you can see which day each school will be exhibiting.
The Partnership Grants scheme funds schools up to £3,000 to run investigative STEM projects in partnership with STEM professionals from academia or industry. Find out more about the Partnership Grants scheme (including Tomorrow's Climate Scientists) or email the Schools Engagement team.
Poster gallery
Croydon High School for Girls
Students will be exhibiting their project on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Everton Free School
Students will be exhibiting their project on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Framwellgate School Durham
Students will be exhibiting their project on Thursday 2 July and Friday 3 July 2026.
Godalming Sixth Form College
Students will be exhibiting their project on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Students will be exhibiting their project on Thursday 2 July 2026.
Leigh Academy Halley
Students will be exhibiting their project on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Mount Kelly
Students will be exhibiting their project on Thursday 2 July and Friday 3 July 2026.
Newquay Tretherras
Students will be exhibiting their project on Thursday 2 July and Friday 3 July 2026.
North Liverpool Academy
Students will be exhibiting their project on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
St John's Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Students will be exhibiting their project on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Students will be exhibiting their project on Thursday 2 July and Friday 3 July 2026.
Truro College
Students will be exhibiting their project on Thursday 2 July and Friday 3 July 2026.