Twenty-four of our Year 10 Triple Science students swapped the classroom for Symphony Hall yesterday, as they joined other young scientists for an inspiring day GCSE Science Live!
The event brought together some of the UK’s leading experts, giving our students a real insight into where science could take them in the future.
Professor Robert Winston shared highlights from his remarkable career in medicine and human fertility, including his pioneering work in IVF. His talk showed just how life-changing scientific research can be.
Professor Jim Al-Khalili, Professor of Physics at the University of Surrey, took students on a thought-provoking journey through Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity, explaining how time travel is theoretically possible.
Dr Emma Chapman, a Royal Society Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham, explored the exciting possibility of humans travelling to the Moon and even Mars within the next 10 to 20 years.
Dr Tim Gabriel, Lecturer in Chemical Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University, gave students a glimpse into his work in electrochemistry, nanostructure fabrication and advanced electrode materials, highlighting how chemistry drives innovation in modern technology.
A standout talk came from Professor Gilly Forrester, Professor of Evolutionary and Developmental Psychology. With the help of two brave teachers – one singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and the other performing an interpretative dance – she demonstrated how thermal imaging shows that our noses actually become colder when we’re stressed. Her fascinating research uses human stress responses to better understand and support primates.
The trip was designed to show our top science students the huge range of exciting careers available in STEM. It was a fantastic experience that we hope will fuel their scientific ambitions for years to come.
