The University has forged a new strategic partnership for public engagement with the Winchester Science Centre inspired by a shared vision to change the world for the better.
The partnership, formally launched at a special event held in Winchester, is the start of a formal alliance to bring the University’s latest world-leading research into the hearts and minds of visitors to the Science Centre.
Professor Sir Christopher Snowden, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University said:
“It’s vital for the University of Southampton to access a number of platforms to publicly demonstrate the many features and benefits of our research and education.
“The Science Centre has been invaluable in working with us to achieve this goal over many years and I look forward to an even closer collaboration going forward as we explore ever more exciting ways to communicate our cutting-edge research and world-class education.”
Ben Ward (left), CEO of Winchester Science Centre joins Professor Sir Christopher Snowden in signing a new strategic partnership
Ben Ward, CEO of Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium added:
“Our new partnership enables the Centre to highlight the importance of STEM learning through new interactive displays built in collaboration with the University, based on their world-changing research and how it impacts everyday life.”
Tony Curran, Public Engagement and Research Unit demonstrates the University’s ‘Superbugs’ exhibit at the Science Centre
One of the University’s exhibits on show at the Science Centre is an interactive game that highlight’s the world’s ongoing battle against Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR), designed by Professor Tim Leighton, Founding Chair of Southampton’s Network for Anti-Microbial Resistance and Infection Prevention.
