UK organisations

You can find out more information and contact details on their websites.

• The Association for Science Education is a community of teachers, technicians, and other professionals supporting science education.  The 'Getting Practical – Improving Practical Work in Science' programme offers professional development for teachers of science and their supporting staff.

For more information, please visit the Getting Practical website.

• The British Science Association is a charity that aims to advance public understanding of science and engineering. It runs the CREST Awards (for Key Stage 3 and 4) and Star Investigators (for Key Stage 2), schemes that enable pupils to solve scientific problems through practical investigation. See Science administers the awards in Wales. 

You can find out more at the British Science Association website and the See Science website.

• Cogent is the Sector Skills Council for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nuclear, oil and gas, petroleum and polymers businesses. Its website has careers advice and resources. For teachers, students and individuals.

You can find out more at the Cogent website.

• The Engineering Development Trust (EDT) offers a range of programmes, including Headstart, and resources to encourage students interested in mathematics or science to consider technology-based careers. For schools, families, teachers and students.

You can find out more at the Headstart website.

• The F1 Challenge is organised by F1 in Schools Ltd, a not-for-profit company which provides an exciting and challenging educational experience using the appeal of Formula One racing.

You can find out more at the F1 Challenge website.

• Further Mathematics Support encourages students to study maths beyond GCSE by providing tuition in further maths and training teachers to teach further maths and level 3 maths within diplomas. For schools, teachers, students and individuals.

You can find out more at the Further Mathematics Support website.

• The Industrial Trust (part of the Engineering Development Trust) provides of out-of-school and in-company educational experiences for young people in Key Stage 3 and up. For schools, teachers, students and parents.

You can find out more at the Industrial Trust website.

• The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) has more than 150,000 members. It facilitates the exchange of ideas across the globe and promotes a positive image of the role of science, engineering and technology in the world. There are downloadable materials for teachers in the 'resources' section on its website, along with a wide range of careers information. For schools, teachers, students and individuals.

You can find out more at the IET website.

• The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of over 36,000 and is a leading communicator of physics-related science to all audiences, from specialists through to government and the general public.

You can find out more at the Institute of Physics website.

• National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) is a ten-day programme of science, engineering and technology events and activities across the UK aimed at people of all ages.

You can find out more at the National Science and Engineering Week website.

• The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) is an independent body with a mission to make the UK more innovative. It invests in early-stage companies, informs policy, and delivers practical programmes that inspire others to solve the big challenges of the future.

You can find out more at the NESTA website.

• Nuffield Foundation Science Bursaries fund placements for Key Stage 5 science students to take part in projects in universities, industry, or research institutions during the summer holidays.

You can find out more at the Nuffield Foundation website.

• Project Enthuse is a scheme funded by the Wellcome Trust to provide training to science teachers, enabling the UK to produce the next generation of world-class scientists.

You can find out more at the National Science Learning Centres website.

• The Royal Academy of Engineering brings together the country’s most eminent engineers from all disciplines to promote excellence in the science, art and practice of engineering. It offers programmes for schools, colleges, further and higher education and teachers.

You can find out more at the Royal Academy of Engineering website.

• The Royal Society of Chemistry is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. it offers an array of resources and schemes for teachers, schools, students, and individuals.

You can find out more at the Royal Society of Chemistry 'Learn Chemistry' website.

• Science in the News is a fun website that provides information on scientific news articles of interest, covering a wide range of scientific subjects.

Visit the Science in the News website.

• The WISE campaign collaborates with industry and education to encourage school-age girls to pursue STEM or construction related courses, and to move into related careers.

You can find out more at the WISE campaign website.

• The Young Engineers Club aims to provide primary school children with an introduction to the exciting world of engineering and technology in a fun and educational way.

You can find out more at the  Young Engineers website.