University finds right chemistry to reach out to schools
Chemistry Week
The University of Wolverhampton held an outreach event to inspire A-level students to consider studying the subject at degree level.
Thirty-six students from St Edmunds Catholic Academy in Wolverhampton, Great Barr Academy in Birmingham, Grove School in Market Drayton and Stourbridge College attended the 'Chemistry; Tackling Global Challenges' event held in the University’s £21 million Rosalind Franklin Science Centre at its City Campus in Wolverhampton.
The programme consisted of hands on experiments and short talks, which explored how chemistry can be applied to overcome challenges that affect people all over the world.
Visitors investigated the use of carbon for water purification and the use of hydrogen as fuel.
Members of the chemistry team gave talks on the use of analytical chemistry in tackling bowel diseases, chemical perspectives of environmental challenges and modern drug discovery.
Charlene Butler, Teaching Associate in Chemistry at the University, said: "Students engaged particularly well with the practical activities which they performed in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
"The feedback compliments our friendly staff and the activities offered. Students were encouraged to consider pursuing chemistry related careers."
The Faculty of Science and Engineering offers a range of free outreach events for schools and colleges in the region. Contact the outreach team for more information.
Chemistry Week
Chemistry Week is an annual celebration of the chemical sciences, centred around our members sharing their passion with public audiences. In 2017 it took place from 20–26 November, and the theme was 'Global Science'. Members were able to apply for grants from our Outreach Fund to organise activities.
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