Education in Action

Science, storytelling and plenty of personality: meet Dr Helen Pilcher!

There’s a reason we’re so excited to have Dr Helen Pilcher joining us across our Biology and Psychology in Action events this autumn.

An author, speaker and seasoned science communicator, Helen knows how to take fascinating science and communicate it with wit, energy and clarity, making her a fantastic addition to our programmes.

🧬 At Biology in Action, Helen presents “Is it worth it?”:
📍 9 Nov | London
📍 12 Nov | Midlands
📍 24 Nov | Manchester (also chairing the day!)
📍 1 Dec | London

🧠 At Psychology in Action, Helen takes on two roles, chairing the day and presenting “This Talk May Cause Side Effects”:
📍 16 Nov | London
📍 4 Dec | Manchester

Whether she’s exploring big scientific questions or guiding students through fascinating ideas in Biology and Psychology, Helen brings the kind of enthusiasm and engaging science communication that can get students thinking, questioning and talking.

We can’t wait to have her back on stage this autumn!

New speaker announcement: Rupal Patel joins Economics in Action!

We're delighted to welcome Rupal Patel, Senior Economic Advisor at the Bank of England and best-selling author, to Economics in Action in London this December.

From inflation and interest rates to wages, jobs and living standards, the economy shapes our daily lives. Drawing on insights from her work at the Bank of England and her latest books "Money: The Inside Story" and "Can't We Just Print More Money?", Rupal explains why economics matters and why understanding it has never been more important.

👉 Find out more and book now: educationinaction.org.uk

Bestselling historian Katja Hoyer joins History in Action London! 📖

We're thrilled to welcome Katja Hoyer to History in Action on 18 November 2026.

Author of the Sunday Times bestseller Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe, Katja will explore the myth and reality of the “German Dream” under Hi**er. Looking beyond terror and dictatorship, this thought-provoking lecture examines how the N***s used sport, entertainment, holidays and spectacular public events to promote the illusion of a prosperous, modern and united Germany.

A bestselling author and historian, Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and familiar voice across the BBC, The Telegraph, The Guardian and Bloomberg, Katja brings cutting-edge historical research to life in an engaging and accessible way.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to hear from one of today's most exciting historians!

Book your places now for History in Action, London, 18 November 2026. We know things change, so rest assured you can amend your booking until 28 days before the event, giving you the time that you need to finalise student numbers.
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We’re excited to welcome Dr Josh Smalley, synthetic organic chemist, science communicator and Great British Bake Off finalist, to Chemistry in Action in Manchester on 3 December 2026.

In “Under the lens: the edible chemistry of baking”, Josh will take students down to the molecular level to reveal the hidden chemistry behind familiar foods, from fluffy bread to glossy meringue.
Students will explore how proteins and sugars change as ingredients are mixed and heated, and discover how these molecular transformations control texture, rise and the formation of flavour.

It’s a brilliant way to show KS5 students that chemistry is not confined to the lab. It is happening in the foods, processes and transformations they encounter every day.

📍 King’s House Conference Centre, Manchester
📅 Thursday 3 December 2026

👉 Book your students’ places:
https://educationinaction.org.uk/study-day/chemistry-in-action-3-12-2026/

Don't miss this engaging, informative and interactive session by the fantastic Dr Peter Lovatt (better known as Dr Dance), who will be joining us at Psychology in Action in London next academic year.

🕺 A former professional dancer and academic psychologist, Dr Lovatt has spent more than 25 years exploring the fascinating effects that dance and movement have on our minds, behaviour and wellbeing.

Your KS5 Psychology students won't want to miss this thought-provoking session, so head over to our website and secure your places!

www.educationinaction.org.uk

Not sure how many students you'll be bringing? No problem. You can amend your booking up to 28 days before the event, giving you plenty of time to finalise numbers with confidence.

We're delighted to welcome Sir Richard J. Evans back to History in Action London! 📚

On 18 November 2026, one of the world's leading historians of N**i Germany will take to the stage with a brand-new lecture exploring one of modern history's most significant questions:

Why did the Weimar Republic collapse, paving the way for Hi**er's dictatorship?

Drawing on recent research, Sir Richard will examine the political and economic factors behind the fall of Germany's first democracy, challenging simplistic explanations and giving students fresh perspectives on a pivotal period of history.

A Fellow of the British Academy, the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Literature, Sir Richard is an internationally renowned historian whose award-winning work on the Third Reich has been translated into 15 languages.

This is an exceptional opportunity for History students to learn from one of the leading authorities in the field and ask their questions live.

Book your places now for History in Action, London, 18 November 2026. We know things change, so rest assured you can amend your booking until 28 days before the event, giving you the time that you need to finalise student numbers.

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Calling all D&T teachers!

Following the immense success of last year’s modelmaking presentation, leading architectural and design practice Foster + Partners return to Design and Technology in Action 2026 with a brand-new session…

➡️Secure your school’s spot: educationinaction.org.uk