Blog Video What's on Education Families Christmas Lectures Our history About Join and support Education → L'Oreal Young Scientist Centre → About → About the L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre The L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre (LYSC) is an imaginative laboratory space for young people and their teachers to experiment and explore science and technology outside the classroom. Credit: Royal Institution In the L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre workshops, students become a scientist for the day, testing their own ideas by designing creative experiments. The whole experience ignites a passion for scientific discovery and encourages curiosity-driven learning. A creative experimental space Students can enjoy an environment in the LYSC that will not constrain them to producing the ‘right' results in a fixed period of time, as they often must do within the boundaries of the school curriculum. Instead they'll be able to be creative and to experiment in response to their observations, just as professional research scientists do. And just as in the best research laboratories, students have access to advanced technology and experiments outside the remit of the normal school curriculum. Programmes The LYSC offers half and full day workshops for students aged seven to 18, covering all biology, chemistry, physics and engineering. The LYSC team is available to tailor the programmes to suit the level and ability of your students. Sessions are offered primarily to school groups of up to 30 students (from Key Stage Two onwards), and to home education groups. There are also various workshops available in the school holidays. We're pleased to cater for special needs children and those with physical disabilities. Testimonies It was extremely fun and it made me respect science even more Che, 11 - LYSC programme feedback 1 2 3 Our ethos William Lawrence Bragg, the youngest ever Nobel Prize winner and former Director of the Ri's Laboratory, on setting up the schools lecture programme at the Ri in 1956 said 'don't just tell them about science, show them'. Contact For more details and to discuss your programme contact the LYSC team on ysc@ri.ac.uk. Education newsletter Keep up-to-date with the Ri's latest education news and events by signing up to our newsletter. Share this Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Related content LYSC Programmes Find out more Beyond the lab Find out more Sponsors and support Find out more Education Find out more Learn Masterclasses L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre Events for the whole family Science in schools shows Interactive games CHRISTMAS LECTURES Visit News What's on Food & drink The Faraday Museum Heritage tours Visiting the archive Find us Support Donate to the Ri Become an Ri Member Become an Ri Patron Corporate support Jobs Keep in touch Keep up to date with regular emails from the Ri Subscribe now Go © Royal Institution Facebook Twitter Youtube Tumbler Instagram Venue Hire Press Terms and conditions Privacy Policy Accessibility Contact Us