Do you want to explore your passion for a STEM subject or find a way to demonstrate it on your sixth form/ university application, but don’t want to spend too much time, effort or money? Here’s some easy ways to Read more…
In the summer following my second year at university, I completed an engineering internship at Rolls-Royce in their Civil Large Engines business area. I was offered this internship following participation in the Female Undergraduate of the Year Awards, for which Read more…
I’ve spent two months of my summer holiday doing an internship at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research in Glasgow, which is affiliated with Cancer Research UK. So far, it’s been a fantastic experience – I have been in the Read more…
Last year, I completed an Extended Project Qualification on the optimisation of the polymerase chain reaction and it’s applications in medical and forensic research. Apart from being a fascinating and complex topic, it also gave me the opportunity to carry Read more…
Tim took part in the University of Cambridge Senior Physics Challenge in the summer of 2013, here is a summary of his experience: Every young person interested in physics has probably heard of quantum mechanics from popular science books or Read more…
The last day of the British Science Festival 2013 was absolutely fantastic! My day began with an interesting talk by several local companies about ‘Chemical Innovation in the North East’. This included separate presentations by several leading researchers and companies Read more…
It’s nearing the end of my time at the British Science festival, but I’m still having an amazing time! I began with a particularly good talk on monitoring the economic and scientific ripples of landslides – presented by experts Helen Read more…
I’ve had yet another amazing day at the British Science Festival! First up was an interesting talk on Science and Cosmetics, which mainly focussed on skin creams, how they are advertised, the scientific evidence claims are based on, and the Read more…
Today began with a fascinating lecture entitled ‘Making Waves: Energy and Society’ which discussed a huge range of issues related to our use of energy. The focus was very much on the ‘Energy Trilemma’ – reducing greenhouse gas emissions, using Read more…
I’ve had a pretty incredible day today at the British Science Festival 2013 in Newcastle! The first talk I attended was called ‘The Randomness Show’ which was all about the incredible way maths can show us order and logic in Read more…