"Run by students and designed to inspire the next generation of scientists"
Our Mission
We are Warwick ChemSoc Outreach, a student-led volunteering programme dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Our team delivers a variety of engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and showcase the exciting opportunities within STEM. While our roots are in chemistry, we embrace all areas of science, making our workshops accessible and inspiring for all.
Through Outreach, University of Warwick students volunteer with local schools both on campus and in school settings. This creates a two-way benefit: young learners gain valuable exposure to science, while our volunteers develop communication, leadership, and teaching skills. Together, we aim to make science exciting, inclusive, and accessible for everyone.
What We Do
From primary school to sixth form, ChemSoc Outreach tailors activities to suit different ages and learning needs. We believe hands-on experiences are the best way to bring science to life and inspire curiosity. Our programmes range from simple experiments, like household chemistry and fruit batteries, to more advanced workshops for secondary schools.
Recently, we introduced a macro science workshop covering topics such as polymers, electricity, and pH. This has already been a great success, and we’re excited to continue expanding our repertoire with 3–4 new secondary school activities in the coming year.
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Demonstrations
As well as interactive workshops, we also deliver assembly style demonstrations (mainly to younger students, for safety reasons); our biggest hit is dry ice which captivates young and old alike! We can educate students on the properties of materials; the different states of matter, and the transitions between them. We delve into the nature of carbon dioxide and how its transition between solid and gas is a little different. Through a variety of practical methods, we can generate wonder from creating a smoking volcano to capturing carbon dioxide in bubbles.
Higher Education
With a vast range of expertise on university life, we offer careers and higher education talks for older students, in preparation for UCAS applications and finding employment. If these aren’t for you, we can work together to create a unique project to compliment the curriculum. Usually we aim to supplement the learning of students, encouraging learning through active participation.
ACORNS
We also provide support for the wonderful ACORNS event held at The University of Warwick and aimed at A-level students, so be sure to check that out!
Give Us A Try!
And remember, this is all provided free of charge! Whatever age, we would be more than happy to demonstrate any of our experiments, or any of your own. We are here to inspire students and we don’t mind travelling to you and providing all materials so we can achieve our goal.
Want to get involved?
If you are interested in finding out more information, or to get in contact with our Outreach Officers please contact
Olivia Turton at Olivia.Turton@warwick.ac.uk
Andriana Fantis at Andriana.Fantis@warwick.ac.uk
If you are interested in sponsoring one of our outreach projects or helping us expand
our operations, please contact our treasurer
James Ryan at James.Ryan.2@warwick.ac.uk or treasurer@warwickchemsoc.co.uk
Alternatively, fill out the form below and we'll forward your query onto the right person.