Ellon pupils inspired by Medical Research Scotland sessions
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Medical Research Scotland, Scotland’s largest independent medical research charity, has helped pupils at north-east schools connect with the country’s leading scientists and academics to learn about further education and careers in medical science.
Reaching 350 pupils from more than 30 schools across Scotland, the Medical Research Scotland Academy aims to inspire the next generation of scientists so they can play a role in addressing the STEM skills shortage in Scotland.
Ellon Academy's in S4, S5 and S6 pupils, as well as their peers from Bridge of Don Academy and St Machar Academy, joined the Medical Research Scotland Academy for a month of live-streamed interactive lessons broadcast to their science classrooms.
The programme was provided to schools free of charge, featuring inspiring young scientists at the cutting edge of their field alongside senior university lecturers.
The bitesize sessions are also available on-demand via medicalresearchscotland.org.uk.
Through the academy, Aberdeen pupils learned about medical research into viruses, the brain, sleep and parasites alongside many other topics from research scientists at the University of Aberdeen, University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews and the University of Strathclyde.
Chairperson of Medical Research Scotland professor Heather Wallace PhD (Aberdeen) said: “Scotland has a proud tradition of developing world class research scientists making pioneering discoveries and improving global health.
“Through the Medical Research Scotland Academy, we aimed to inspire and connect the next generation of Aberdeen scientists with Scotland’s leading medical professionals and academics.
"Bringing together schools from across the country, we’ve seen first-hand the huge interest in medical science amongst school leavers.”
Medical Research Scotland works tirelessly to improve health in Scotland by funding world-class research into the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
If you would like to help contribute to these efforts, you can visit medicalresearchscotland.org.uk.
