From Monday 27 to Thursday 30 July, the University hosted a residential programme for 15 and 16 year old students to provide an understanding about the world of biomedical engineering.
Students took part in a series of classes and laboratory demonstrations, with activities including keyhole surgery simulations and stem cell masterclasses.
The聽demonstrations were organised by teams from , the , and .
Guest biomedical experts from , the and the , were also involved with the course.
Dr Nick Evans, from the聽Bioengineering Sciences group, said:
“This course is a fantastic, engaging way for students to interact with some of the University’s talented research scientists. I think the students now realise that engineering isn’t just about making a better car, but is really important for designing medical technology that makes a real difference to patients’ lives.”
The course is sponsored by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and organised by , an independent charitable trust which promotes engineering as a career for young people.