Science Up Close

At the Science and Technology Facilities Council, we are dedicated to inspiring and involving people with our research and technology. Use the links below to explore events, resources and activities developed and delivered by our Public Engagement Group.

About Us

Events

Find out about public and school events at our National Lab Facilities

Resources

Discover free teacher resources, posters, and videos about our science and technology

Contact Us

Get in touch with us if you have questions

Borrow the Moon

Learn more about our NASA Moon rock loan box scheme for school

Dark Sky Discovery

Find the best place near you to view the stars

Latest Resources

Girlguiding and Scouts badge: Science and Engineering Careers Challenge

Take part in hands-on activities and learn about a variety of STEM jobs and skills. A group of graduates have designed the “Science and Engineering…

Girlguiding and Scouts badge: STEM Careers Challenge

Complete a variety of hands-on STEM activities to learn about jobs and earn a new badge. The STEM Careers Challenge is for Scouts and Girlguides…

Book cover of 'James Webb Space Telescope Deep Space Diary'

James Webb Telescope Deep Space Diary

Help your primary school students explore the ultimate frontier with the James Webb Space Telescope! While designing and deploying a powerful telescope, students learn about our…

Little Poster of The Sun

This poster describes the surface and atmosphere of the Sun, its chemical composition and how it was formed.

Ultrafast Lasers

This booklet explores how lasers can be used to learn about the secret world of light, atoms and cells. It shows how lasers work and…

High-Power Lasers

This booklet contains information about lasers and how they work. Topics explored include: electromagnetic spectrum, optics and power, particle acceleration and examples of lasers and…

Our Events

Talk

Scientist in safety gear kneeling in an underground cave at Boulby Underground Laboratory, examining rocks near a reflective pool under orange lighting.

World Space Week: Boulby Live Link

In celebration of World Space Week, join us for this special live link deep underground to the Boulby Underground Laboratory – one of the most unusual and fascinating places to do science in the world! You’ll hear about the amazing…

School workshop

Student on laptop completing Ada Lovelace Day challenge

Ada Lovelace Day Online

Ada Lovelace Day Online is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. To celebrate, RAL will be hosting a hybrid (online and in-person) computing challenge day for classes of students from Year 8…