Real world science in school

For Stuart Strathdee, there’s rarely time for anything more than a cursory exploration of chemistry’s real-world applications, particularly for students studying the new linear A-level specification in England. To remedy this, he set up Real World Chemistry, a project aimed at bringing a real-world perspective to the 16–18 curriculum while helping students develop their team-working, research and communication skills. 

It helps to have a university contact who can help arrange facilities and recruit mentors. Having management support from your school or college is also important, so the proposal needs to link its aims to the strategic objectives of both your school or college and partner organisation.