British Science Week 2026

£400 Kick Start grants for schools in challenging circumstances.
March 2027. WhimsyLabs provides FREE demo access for your Science Week event.

🎁 FREE Demo for Science Week
📅 March 2027
💰 £400 Kick Start Grants
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Spark Curiosity During British Science Week

Each year's British Science Week is a perfect moment for VR science exploration. Let students ask "what if?" and find out — safely, in virtual labs.WhimsyLabs provides free demo access for your Science Week event.

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Any Theme

Whatever the year's theme, VR labs let students explore their own questions hands-on.

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The Dates

March 2027. Plan your school's Science Week event with VR as the centrepiece.

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Kick Start Grants

£400 grants available to help schools run engaging Science Week activities.

What WhimsyLabs Provides

Running a British Science Week event? We provide free demo access to make it unforgettable.

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FREE for Science Week

  • Demo Access: Free WhimsyLabs access during Science Week
  • Event Ideas: Ready-to-run VR activities for any Science Week theme
  • Activity Sheets: Student worksheets linking VR to the theme
  • Setup Support: Technical help getting VR ready for your event
  • Grant Application Help: Support applying for Kick Start funding
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Your £400 Could Cover

  • VR headset rental for the week
  • Science Week decorations and materials
  • Guest speaker or STEM ambassador
  • Student prizes and certificates
  • Refreshments for a science fair

💡 Tip: Even without the grant, WhimsyLabs demo access is free for Science Week!

Science Week Event Ideas

Science Week is the perfect time for VR exploration. Here are event ideas that work brilliantly:

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VR Lab Discovery Day

Set up VR stations where students explore experiments they've always wondered about. "What happens if I mix these chemicals?"

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Question Wall

Students post their science questions, then use VR labs to investigate and find answers. Perfect for sparking scientific curiosity.

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Science Week Challenge

Teams compete to solve VR lab challenges. Fastest circuit builder? Most accurate titration? Best hypothesis?

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Family Science Evening

Invite parents to experience VR science with their children. A memorable way to showcase your school's STEM provision.

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Science Fair Booth

VR as one station at your Science Fair. Students demonstrate experiments to visitors — no safety concerns!

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Science Selfie Station

Photo opportunities with VR labs. Students share their Science Week experience on social media.

Key Dates for 2026

Plan ahead for British Science Week 2026. Contact us in January to ensure your VR access is ready.

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Grant Applications Open

Autumn 2026

Check BSW website for exact dates

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Contact WhimsyLabs

January 2027

Get demo access set up

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British Science Week

March 2027

Who Can Participate?

British Science Week is open to everyone. Kick Start grants prioritise schools in challenging circumstances:

✅ Free Demo Access For:

  • Any UK school planning a Science Week event
  • Youth groups and community organisations
  • Libraries and public venues
  • Home educators running Science Week activities

💰 Kick Start Grants For:

  • Schools with limited budgets
  • Schools serving disadvantaged communities
  • First-time Science Week participants
  • Events reaching underrepresented groups

Get Free Demo Access for Science Week

Planning a British Science Week event? Register your interest and we'll provide free WhimsyLabs access for your school.

Make Science Week Unforgettable

VR labs turn British Science Week into an experience students will remember. Free demo access, event ideas, and support — all at no cost.

Get Free Demo AccessBritish Science Week Official Site