Support us
…Centre of the Cell relies on external support to maintain and enhance its activities. There are a number of ways in which companies, charities and individuals can support Centre of the Cell’s work. Get in touch on info@centreofthecell.org if you are interested in funding our work and would like more information….
https://www.centreofthecell.org/support-us/
Hiring Neuron Pod
Neuron Pod can be booked for a variety of events, including meetings, corporate days, conferences, seminars and birthday parties. Its unique design and ‘wow’ factor provides you with a venue like no other. Please note, the maximum capacity of Neuron Pod is 55. If you are interested in hiring the space, you can get in touch with us by completing the online enquiry form, calling us on 020 7882 2562 or email info@centreofthecell.org. We also welcome…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/what-we-do/neuron-pod/hire/
Tips for deciding what to study at university
By Safiya Zaloum & Charlotte Morgan So, you know you want to go to university, but how do you decide which course to apply for? It can be daunting trying to decide when faced with so many options. Here are our tips to help you choose a university course. Think about your interests It might sound obvious but really ask yourself – what am I interested in? Think about your A-levels and what you enjoy studying. This could be a whole subject, maybe ev…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/youth-members/tips-for-deciding-what-to-study-at-university/
How My Journey as a Biomedical Student Started
By Ekpreet Sahota To start off this blog series I will be telling you all about how I came to do a Biomedical degree and what my application process was like. Just a little bit of background about myself – I went to school and college in Newham, London. At A-levels, I studied Maths, Biology and Psychology. I am now in my third and final year of studying BSc Medical Biosciences at Imperial College London! September 2016 – 2017 During my first year…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-biomedical-student/how-my-journey-as-a-biomedical-student-started/
Planning Your Visit
…sions can be downloaded here. National Curriculum links for individual workshops and shows can be found on the workshops and shows pages. Risk assessments and Health & Safety The following sections contain information to help you conduct a risk assessment prior to your visit. Teachers and group leaders are welcome to visit the building prior to the trip in order complete a risk assessment. To organise this, please contact our bookings team on info…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/what-we-do/teachers/preparation-and-planning-your-visit/
Work experience for medicine, dentistry and biosciences
…in paediatric dentistry. You could also volunteer for youth clubs, charity shops, sports teams and local charity events. Dental schools appreciate your individuality, so you can volunteer in anything you want – just make sure that when you talk about it, your passion for it shines through. Bioscience degrees Specific work experience is not a requirement for bioscience degrees such as biology and zoology, however, you will need to demonstrate a pas…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/youth-members/work-experience-for-medicine-dentistry-and-biosciences/
Book
…w some additional time for questions and a visit to the Centre of the Cell shop after the show. If you are a school and would like to book a workshop or show in Neuron Pod, such as ‘Snot, Sick and Scabs’, please call us on 020 7882 2562 or email info@centreofthecell.org. If you are a school and would like to book our shows to be delivered on outreach at your school, please use the form here. STEM Pod experience If you are a school or family, and w…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/book/
Book a workshop or science show onsite at Centre of the Cell
…r science show that is not booked with a STEM Pod experience session What is a science show? A science show is a presenter-led performance involving demonstrations. Our science shows are very interactive and we often ask for volunteers to help us with demonstrations. What is a workshop? A workshop is a presenter-led experience which includes challenges and tasks for the groups to complete as they go through the workshop. As with our science shows,…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/visit-pod/book-a-workshop-or-science-show-onsite/
Disease Detection and Diagnosis
These activities teach pupils to think about how doctors and other staff diagnose illnesses and how new diagnostic tests are developed. Pupils also consider when screening programmes for diseases are appropriate. How do doctors diagnose disease? First, they take note of a patient’s symptoms. Symptoms are physical signs produced by a disease, but they are not the cause of that disease. If you have a fever, this is your body’s response to an infect…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/science-resources-school/disease-detection-and-diagnosis/
Risk Factors of Disease
These activities introduce the idea that there are certain factors, called risk factors, which can increase a person’s likelihood of developing a disease. Pupils learn how scientists use research to determine what the risk factors are for various diseases. Curriculum Links KS3 Science KS4 Science SQA 5-14 Standard Environmental Studies SQA Access, Intermediate and Higher: Biology and Biology Investigation Key words risks of disease risk factors l…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/science-resources-school/risk-factors-of-disease/