This report looks at activity across the I’m a… programme during the Autumn 2025/26 term (September to December 2025), including:
- I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here (IAS)
- I’m an Engineer, Get me out of here (IAE)
- I’m a Mathematician, Get me out of here (IAM)
- I’m a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here (IACS)
- I’m a Geographer, Get me out of here (IAG):
Launched as a pilot activity in November 2025
Summary:
- An estimated 5,961 students actively took part, from 145 schools
- 68% of participating schools were priority schools
- 318 Chats were booked, comprising 79,369 lines of Chat
- Students asked 589 follow-up questions, and received a total of 948 answers
- 387 volunteers (including scientists, engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and geographers) were active
- Together, they volunteered an estimated total of 1,517 hours
“I love the I’m a… Programme. It’s so engaging and you get some really interesting questions from the students that sometimes make me question how I look at things too.” – Alana, Scientist
“…having a range of professionals with different jobs and different backgrounds for students to chat to is so valuable. The format makes it easy for any student no matter how quiet to ask questions.” – Maria, Teacher
Correction: February 2026
An earlier version of this report contained an error, omitting a number of active schools, together with the activity of students at those schools. The report and figures above have been updated to reflect accurate figures.
