January

ASE Conference Nottingham. 8th -10th January

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its Annual Conference at the University of Nottingham from 8th to 10th January 2026. The three days include over 220 sessions with keynotes, speakers and workshops offering a broad scope of professional development, along with a fantastic exhibition of publishers, exam boards, organisations and resource suppliers, as well as social events and more. Our thanks are extended to AQA for being our main Conference Partner and also to Educake Ltd for sponsoring the 11-19 programme.

Our full programme is available on our programme application Sched. On this page we've pulled together a summary of the key audience focus days, and our confirmed keynote sessions. More information here

Sparks, pops and people: primary science day meeting (North Wales) Friday 16 January 2026, 9.30am–3pm

Bangor University, Normal Site, LL57 2DG

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and the Institute of Physics (IOP) are excited to launch our inaugural primary science day meeting!

It will be a day of hands-on science activities that you will be able to use to your classroom. We want to provide you the opportunity to immerse yourself in science for the day and take away some great ideas to share in your schools.During the day there will be three hands-on workshops, one delivered by the RSC, one by the IOP and a third delivered by a special guest. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to hear about local outreach provision and, of course, network with colleagues over coffee and lunch.  Book here

Sparks, pops and people: primary science day meeting (South Wales) Tuesday 20 January 2026, 9.30am–3pm

University of South Wales, Upper Glyntaff Campus, CF37 4BD

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and the Institute of Physics (IOP) are excited to launch our inaugural primary science day meeting!

It will be a day of hands-on science activities that you will be able to use to your classroom. We want to provide you the opportunity to immerse yourself in science for the day and take away some great ideas to share in your schools.During the day there will be three hands-on workshops, one delivered by the RSC, one by the IOP and a third delivered by a special guest. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to hear about local outreach provision and, of course, network with colleagues over coffee and lunch.  Book here

IOP Wales Forum  22 January 7pm

Join Teachers of Physics at this online forum to share ideas and resources that can enhance the teaching and learning of physics. At each meeting there will be a blend of short presentations and opportunities to discuss and ask questions. The aim of the Forum is to link teachers and students from across Wales and beyond providing them with opportunities to share ideas in a relaxed environment. you are welcome to attend just to listen, but you can also engage through the chat or even present your own ideas, we welcome your involvement. Places need to be booked and participants will be sent a link to join. Recently qualified teachers and students are especially welcome. Book here

British Science Week: How to access STEM Volunteers.  12.30pm 26 January 2026

Find out how the STEM Ambassadors Programme can support learning and provide inspiration during British Science Week 2026 and beyond.

In this 30-minute session, you will find out how the STEM Ambassadors Programme can support learning and provide inspiration during British Science Week 2026 and beyond. You will learn how to access 28,000 industry and HE volunteers from across the UK and how they can support this year’s theme of ‘Curiosity’. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions.

This online information event is for all educators (teachers, lecturers, careers leads, technicians, leaders) from all primary, secondary and post-16 settings based in the UK. To book a place go here

Creating connections in Wales 2026 29 January 2026  09:00 - 17:00 

Parkgate Hotel, Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DA

Taking place at the Parkgate Hotel, this event will bring together experts from academia, industry and government to address scientific and technical opportunities and challenges in Wales.

The day will feature workshops and roundtable discussions on diverse topics including policy, innovation and education. This event will also feature a lunchtime address and a networking break which will bring together delegates from across the conference.This event will be free to attend by invitation. To request an invitation, please contact industry@royalsociety.org

February

Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 23 February 2025 9am- 3pm Pembroke College, Merlin's Bridge, Haverfordwest SA61 1SZ

Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.

During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here

Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 28 February 2025 9am- 3pm Bangor University, Normal Site, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2PZ

Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.

During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here

March

National Careers Week 2nd–7th March 2025

National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Our aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways.

NCW is a dedicated week every year allowing schools, colleges, universities, alternative provision settings and organisations to work towards. It’s backed-up with free high-quality printable, downloadable, digital and video resources for educators to support planning and delivery.

The resources and activities are available all year round so you can make any of your CEIAG / Careers activities come to life – whenever you do them. (But of course we’d really love you to get involved in NCW!)

British Science Week 2026 6–15 March 

Supported by UK Research and Innovation, British Science Week is a ten day celebration the whole community can take part in and enjoy. For children, this is a wonderful opportunity to engage them in science-themed events, demonstrating how science links with other school subjects and has fascinating real-world applications.

The 2026 theme is Curiosity is at the heart of science.

All scientific discoveries and advancements have come from a spark of curiosity. No experiment was conducted without a someone behind it being inquisitive, wanting to know the answer. But curiosity isn’t just about conventional science, it’s part of our everyday lives, it’s how we understand and interact with our environment. More information here

Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 9 March  2025 9am- 3pm St Illtyd Catholic High School , Newport Rd, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 1XQ

Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.

During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here

Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 16 March  2025 9am- 3pm Swansea - venue to be confirmed

Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.

During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here

Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 23 March  2025 9am- 3pm Swansea - Elfed  High School, 1 Mill Lane, Buckley, Flintshire CH7 3HQ

Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.

During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here

July

DVLA Code Challenge 2026 Tuesday 7 July 2026.

 Schools are invited to attend the event at the Richard Ley Development Centre in Swansea, or online via the live stream. Building on 10 years of the DVLA STEM Programme, this hybrid event will celebrate our achievements and look towards the future, inspiring young learners to explore digital skills and career opportunities. More information is available here