The aims of the Langton Star Centre are:

• To increase the uptake of STEM courses at A Level
• To develop aspirations amongst post-16 students to pursue STEM related courses at university and to move on to related careers
• To give opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students to work alongside school students conducting research
• To encourage more young people into science teaching with the prospect of continuing with research alongside their teaching
• To give opportunities for science teachers to engage in research alongside their students as part of their CPD entitlement