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School workshops

Our unique workshops and story-telling sessions are linked to the national STEM curriculum. 

Two female school students using pipette during Life Science Centre education workshop.
School student about to carry out a dissection with assistance of Life Explainer.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Heart, Lungs and Blood Dissection

Students will discover the fascinating anatomy of sheep's heart and lungs in this hands-on dissection workshop.

Students step into the role of a clinical bacteriologist and investigate DNA sample like this microscopic blue bacteria in this Key Stage 4 schools' workshop.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Disease outbreak!

Students step into the role of a clinical bacteriologist and investigate DNA samples from new outbreaks of bacterial disease.

Student conducting a PCR test during a schools' workshop.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Chemistry
PCR: a question of taste

Using their own DNA, students will discover and compare their version of a bitter taste receptor gene.

Students looking through a microscope in schools' workshop.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Microbiology

Students will practice microbiological laboratory techniques to get up close to bacteria.

Bacterial culture plate examination by a female school student in Life Science Centre workshop laboratory.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Genetic Engineering

Discover how bacteria can be genetically engineered to have new characteristics which make them useful for scientific research and medicine.

DNA fingerprints are covered in this key-stage-4 schools' workshop.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Forensic DNA

Students use gel electrophoresis to compare DNA fingerprints

Combine your workshop with a science centre visit

No school trip would be complete without a visit to our science centre

We provide exciting, interactive zones and activities which are designed to inspire and entertain students of all ages and abilities.

We’re not like a museum where you’ll find stuff in cases and be expected to look and not touch. At Life, students will be encouraged to get stuck in: explore, create, have fun. Our friendly Explainers are always around to answer questions, explain activities and suggest new things to try.

Two school students enjoying a rocket building activity with the support of an Explainer inside Life Science Centre.

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