The Annual Schools Science Conference is organised by science4u.info
The 23rd event, Science for Sports, is produced in collaboration with University of Westminster and additionally supported and funded by University of Westminster School of Life Sciences and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The event’s main objectives are to:
- Inspire students to study science
- Demonstrate the importance of science in health and everyday life
- Showcase some of the myriad careers open to those who study science.
The conference is exclusively presented by experienced professionals in the fields of science and healthcare, and attracts around 350 students from London secondary schools and further education colleges (years 9-11) along with their teachers.
The backbone of the conference is made up of 80-100 enthusiastic volunteer scientists from various sectors, including NHS, academia, public sectors, industry, and commerce, who provide engaging hands-on displays.
The 2026 organising group comprised:
- Kimberly Gilmour – science4u Co-Chair
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust - Stuart Adams – science4u Co-Chair
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust - Sue Alexander – science4u Secretary
UKAS, University of Greenwich & IBMS - Manfred Almeida – science4u Treasurer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - Hannah Dormor
University of Westminster - Jennifer Small
UK Health Security Agency - Louise Thomas
University of Westminster - Sharon Gage – science4u Event Organiser
SRG Project Management
- science4u was founded by
Don Henderson
