Lab in a Lorry
| Age group | Any (year 3 upwards) |
| Activity type | Subject specific (STEM) |
| Group size | Maximum 10 per session for 1 lorry, 20–30 for 2 lorries (dependent on student ages) |
| When | By request throughout the year (the lorries are very popular so please provide at least 3 months notice) |
| Duration | Typically, starting from 11am or later and 3 x 1-hour sessions (flexible around timetable) |
| Location | In your school/college |
Kingston University brings interactive science to schools in our two mobile laboratories. Our Lab in a Lorry programme delivers STEM taster sessions that are fun, hands-on and interactive, directly to learners. Our mobile science labs visit primary and secondary schools, colleges and community groups across London and Surrey.
Please see below our range of curriculum-linked Lab in a Lorry STEM taster sessions. Please complete our booking form to enquire about a Lab in a Lorry visit.
If you are looking to cover STEM subjects in greater depth and use a wider range of university facilities why not visit us in our STEM Outreach Centre at the Kingston University Penrhyn Road Campus.
Key Stage 2
- Biology focus - Pupils learn about techniques scientists use to learn more about humans and other living things.
- The Environment - Pupils learn how scientists and engineers can provide a sustainable future.
- Physics in motion - Pupils learn about forces and motion using Lego and dynakars.
- STEM careers - Pupils learn about the wide variety of STEM careers available and the skills they need.
Key Stages 3 and 4
- Chemistry focus - Pupils learn about chemistry fundamentals through a range of activities involving chemical elements, reactions and analysis.
- Biology focus - Pupils learn about biology fundamentals through a range of activities exploring human anatomy, cell structure and DNA.
- Physics and Engineering - Pupils learn how physics concepts transfer to engineering by investigating the effects of forces and motion.
- Forensics - Pupils learn how forensic scientists use scientific techniques to solve crimes.
- STEM Careers - Pupils learn about the wide variety of STEM courses and careers available and the skills they need.
Key Stage 5
- Practical chemistry skills - Students will apply and develop key practical skills to learn more about chemical analysis.
- Biological skills taster - Students will develop skills and knowledge to learn more about biology in practice.
- Practical physics - Students will apply mathematical principles to develop their understanding of physical concepts.
Contact us
For more details, please contact us using schoolsandcolleges@kingston.ac.uk.
Pupil, The Kingston Academy
"I really liked this and hope to be a forensic scientist at university."
Science coordinator, Southville Junior school
"The kids and staff absolutely loved it and had a fantastic time."