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Research Matters Secondary

Years 12–13 Empower your students to conduct independent research in this hands-on workshop.Mondays and Thursdays, London Available during term-time. Press Book Now and complete the form to let us know your preferred date.

About Research Matters Secondary

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Planned maintenance: our schools booking form will be unavailable 07.00–09.00 on Wednesday 9 July. Please try again after this time. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Help your students hone their research skills and information literacy with this hands-on workshop designed to support A-level students and those studying the Extended Project Qualification. Demystify the process and empower young people to conduct independent research.

  • maximum group size: 30
  • cost: free
  • start times: 10.30 and 13.00
  • location: British Library, London.

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

More information about our Learning programme is available on our Learning events, workshops and resources page.

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