Our Festivals of Chemistry date from the early 1990s. They have a long history of engaging learners with hands-on practical chemistry delivered at universities across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
Festivals of Chemistry 2025
The Salters’ Festivals of Chemistry have introduced a three-stage, hybrid approach that includes videos, classroom activities, day trips to universities and a team challenge.
Stage 1 – Discover Chemistry Careers
Fifteen videos and classroom activities embedded into short lesson plans which delve into chemistry as a subject, its applications in the real world and the career pathways it offers. Great to use as starters or plenaries which align with Gatsby Benchmark 4. Explore a range of topics including medicine, materials and green chemistry.
Stage 2 – Discovery Days
Discovery Days take place regionally at universities with an inspiring programme including a hands-on practical chemistry experiment within the university laboratory. Also included is CPD provision for teachers in attendance.
Stage 3 – Chemistry for Good Challenge
A nationwide challenge that encourages students to develop their independent research skills and teamwork through the creation of innovative solutions for our futures.
Challenge students to think about an everyday problem, and how we can use the world around us to come up with a solution to build more sustainable cities and communities for the future.
Find this year’s brief and guidance on the Festivals of Chemistry website.
For more information, on the different elements of the programme and further details on the format of the Discovery Days:
