Newcastle University
  • Length: 1 week (non-resi), Suitable for: KS3/4

    The Dove Marine Laboratory, Newcastle University, is once again providing its very successful science summer schools for a) Key Stage 3 pupils in August and b) Key Stage 4 pupils in July. These week long challenging and inspirational summer schools allow young learners to explore local habitats and use university facilities in a relaxed and fun setting. Marine Biology experts will take the students through adaptations and life cycles of organisms living around our coasts.


  • Suitable for: 14-16 yrs, Length: 5 days (non-residential)

    Summer school for 14-16 year olds. Technology and biology of the marine environment. Non-residential. The summer school runs from 10am-3.30pm between 26th - 30th July 2010. Click here to download an application form.

     


  • Suitable for: KS3, Length: 5 days (non-residential)

    Non-residential summer school for Key stage 3 (11-14 years) pupils exploring the seas and the coasts through science and art. The summer school runs from 10am-3.30pm between August 17th and August 21st 2009. Click here for downloadable application form.

     


  • Suitable for: KS5, Length: Half day

    The analysis of body fluids, both blood and urine, can present a powerful diagnostic tool for the assessment of human health and disease. In this practical session the students will utilize multi-function dipsticks (Multistix®) to analyse urine samples (artificial) from a number of patients and use their results to make a clinical diagnosis as to the patient’s medical condition.


  • Suitable for: KS5, Length: Half day

    This session looks at the different types of white blood cells and their roles in defence. Students will stain blood smears for microscopic examination and see how flow cytometry can be used to identify and count different white blood cell populations. We shall also see how numbers of these cells can change in diseases such as HIV and leukaemia. Antibodies are large glycoproteins present in the blood and other body fluids that protect against infection, but which can also play a harmful role in some diseases.


  • Suitable for: Year 12, Length: 5 day residential

    The next Headstart Course will be held 27th June - 1st July 2010.

    A 5 day residential course designed to introduce students to Science & Engineering. Students can select if they prefer the science or engineering strand at the time of booking. All meals and accommodation are provided. The cost is £175 per participant.

    Students can book their own place at: www.headstartcourses.org.uk


  • Suitable for: All, Length: Full Day

    An opportunity for potential applicants to visit campus, meet academics and students and hear a variety of talks including: student life, finance, subject talks and many others. Campus tours and accommodation tours will also be available on the day. The next visit days are due to take place on Friday 2nd July and Saturday 3rd July 2010. To book your place go to: www.ncl.ac.uk/visit