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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

The Lab in a LorryKingston 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.

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Education Liaison
Tel: +44 (0)7917 000093
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Contact us

Education Liaison
Tel: +44 (0)7917 000093
Email us

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."