LifeLab

14/09/2026

Do you want to...

👩🏿‍🔬 SHARE your research and its potential impact

👨🏻‍🔬 DISCOVER insights from young people to inform your future work

👩🏽‍🔬 INSPIRE young people with the world of science and research

Then our FREE training is for you. Become a Meet the Scientist with LifeLab and join our training session on THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER.

University of Southampton staff/students book via StaffBook/GradBook. If you work outside of the University of Southampton please email [email protected] to secure a place.

08/09/2026

💬 Aged between 14 and 18 years? Wabt to help build healthier communities?

Join our NxtGen Researchers Programme, and get paid to do your own research!

Carry out a research project on issues that matter to you and your community.

Find out more and apply for 16th September - link in bio 🔗

20/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to all Year 11 students who collected their GCSE results today!
You should all be proud of the hard work and effort you’ve put in over these past two years. Every single one of you has grown and learned so much.
Whatever your results, remember they’re just one part of your journey. There are plenty of opportunities ahead, and sometimes life takes us where we need to be through different paths than we first planned.
Your grades don’t define who you are or what you’re capable of. You have talents and strengths that will serve you well, whatever direction you choose next.
Take time to celebrate - you’ve earned it!

12/08/2026

A Level Results Day is nearly here - whether you’re feeling excited, nervous, or both, we’ve got you covered.
Swipe through for our top tips to stay calm, plan your next steps, and make the most of the day 🎓✨

29/07/2026

Did you know LifeLab offers work experience? We work with our colleagues across the University to offer a range of opportunities for each student we host.

Rob has been part of one of the teams who have hosted students for us this year. Thank you Rob and your team for giving our students insight into what you do.

11/07/2026

Did you know LifeLab offers students who have engaged with LifeLab, either through school or independently, the opportunity to participate in work experience at LifeLab.

But that's not all! We work with our colleagues within the Faculty of Medicine, the wider university, and hospital to afford those students a look at least 1 other area of working with science. Giving them a breadth of experiences they can draw on to help them make decisions on what they may like to pursue in their future careers.

08/07/2026

📢 Calling all students and young people aged 16 and over!

The team are busy preparing the British Science Festival's dedicated Schools and Colleges Programme at the University of Southampton.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge research, engage with experts, and discover the possibilities that science, technology and innovation can offer for their future studies and careers.

🎓 Exclusive sessions designed specifically for students or young people aged 16+

🔬 Interactive and engaging STEM experiences

💡 Meet researchers and professionals from across the sector

Places are limited, so we encourage schools, colleges and organisations to register their interest early - send us a message to find out more.

Please note that the Schools and Colleges Programme is a dedicated strand of the Festival and is available exclusively to pre-booked school and college groups. As such, information about these sessions is not available on the official British Science Festival website.

08/07/2026

Applications are still open for the Autumn Term Youth Panel. If you are aged 14-18, or know any young people aged 14-18, and would like to work with LifeLab please see the job description and application here https://bit.ly/LifeLabYouthPanelApplicationForm

Applications close 12th July.

06/07/2026

🩺 Interested in a career in medicine? Want to gain experience?

🥼 Due to popular demand LifeLab are hosting another Experience Medicine Live "summer school" in Autumn. Full bursary and subsidised places are available, for more information and to view the criteria and guidance on how to check which apply to you please visit lifelabonline.org.

‼️Hurry Applications currently close on 12th July

Find out more & apply - link in bio 🔗

02/07/2026