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 demonstrations were organised by teams from Health Sciences, the Centre for Human Development, Stem Cells and Regeneration, and Bioengineering Sciences.
Guest biomedical experts from Salisbury District Hospital’s Functional Electrical Stimulation group, the Bath Institute of Medicine Engineering and the University of Liverpool’s Eye and Vision Sciences group, were also involved with the course.
Dr Nick Evans, from the 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 The Smallpeice Trust, an independent charitable trust which promotes engineering as a career for young people.