Ri Masterclasses

Discover Ri Masterclasses, our series of hands-on, interactive, extracurricular workshops for young people across the UK.

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Ri Masterclasses are extra curricular workshops in mathematics or computer science. They nurture students’ curiosity and inspire them to continue STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) engagement into the future.

Through Masterclasses, students connect with scientists and STEM enthusiasts, gaining insight into the depth and breadth of these fields. Students are helped to realise that STEM subjects are for everyone, inspiring future science careers.

How can my students access Masterclasses?

Teachers and educators nominate a small group of students who have an emerging interest in STEM subjects to attend a near-by series of Mathematics or Computer Science Masterclasses. Nomination packs go out to schools directly from our regional organisers and we can connect you with the one for your area. Quite a few London series are administered by the Ri team so those packs come directly from us.

If there isn’t a series in your area already, we can discuss opportunities to set up a new one to serve your community. And online Masterclasses can be provided for state schools that cannot access nearby series.

Off-the-shelf Masterclasses  

Did you know that you can run Ri Masterclasses using our range of off-the-shelf Ri Masterclass resources? Teachers also use these for enrichment activities in classrooms and STEM clubs. 

What, where and when are Ri Masterclasses? 

Ri Masterclasses are series of hands-on enriching workshops where students can explore mathematics and computer science beyond the scope of classroom curriculum. Our programme inspires students and results in growing confidence in these subjects.  

Masterclass series run at many places across the UK for both primary and secondary level. We work with teams of dedicated volunteers and collaborators who make Masterclasses happen for their local communities. 

Generally Ri Masterclass series run for six weeks, during term time. Masterclasses for secondary school students tend to be 2.5 hours on Saturday mornings. For primary school students it’s a little different – usually shorter sessions and often during or just after school hours, though some do run on Saturdays. 

We offer formal Science Communication projects for older school and university students (16+ years old) as an exciting add-on to Masterclass series in schools and universities across the UK. 

How can I find out more about Masterclasses?

Safeguarding and Ri Masterclasses 

Safeguarding is extremely important to the Ri. We require everyone involved in running Ri activities to share our commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Dependent on their role, we may request background checks for volunteers and other contributors. 

For more information, please see our safeguarding policies and procedures, or get in touch with our Designated Safeguarding Officers at safeguarding@ri.ac.uk.