May 2003
People

Wonder of Science

Pupils had their eyes opened to the wonders of science when they took part in National Science Week.

Pupils from Hanson, St Joseph's Catholic College, Huddersfield New College and The Salt Grammar School took part in hands-on workshops in the School of Engineering, Design and Technology.

The projects included building a model of the millennium wheel, 'Listening to Kylie through a Cardboard Box' and a Robotics Discovery Workshop.

Students who took part in the Millennium Wheel project

Admissions Liaison Officer Joanne Crowther said: "Participants worked in teams to develop their problem-solving and teambuilding skills, and prizes were awarded for the best results. The aim of the event was to excite and inspire young people about engineering and science."

Meanwhile, a series of public lectures run by the School of Life Sciences, entitled 'Science - a matter of life or death!', highlighted the ways in which scientific discoveries can affect our everyday lives.

Left to right: Nisha Notay and Helen Pragnell of Leeds Girls High School with Dr Jim Gilchrist of Optometry.

Lectures covered topics as diverse as assessment of cataracts, prescribing errors, DNA manipulation, forensic 'detective' work and bald man-eating lions. Also as part of the week, pupils attended a 'Life Sciences Focus Day', delivered in partnership with Excellence Challenge.

The day provided hands-on experience in biomedical sciences, chemical and forensic science, optometry and pharmacy, which students found a positive and beneficial experience.

6 May 2003

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