Engineering & Bioscience Taster Day at ARU!
On 11 March, 60 students from Years 10, 11 and 12 visited Anglia Ruskin University for an inspiring Engineering and Bioscience Taster Day.
Students took part in a range of handson, engaging activities, including:
Programming robots to complete an obstacle race
Developing microscopy skills and practising lab observation techniques
Using micropipettes to measure tiny liquid volumes
ALevel students carrying out serial dilutions using highquality lab equipment
A guided tour of the university campus
These experiences gave students a real insight into universitylevel STEM learning, reinforcing the scientific skills they're already developing in school.
Student feedback was incredibly positive!
Here are some of the standout outcomes:
98% agreed higher education could benefit them
96% said the visit helped them understand how school learning links to future pathways
93% are now likely to apply to university
83% felt that higher education is "for people like me"
78% felt more confident about the support available at university
70% said they better understand financial support for higher education
Overall, the trip was a huge success - raising aspirations, strengthening understanding of future STEM pathways, and giving students a meaningful taste of university life.
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