Holiday workshops: Forensics (Year 7 - 9)

During this workshop students will analyse suspect DNA samples, using modern molecular biological techniques including restriction digests and gel electrophoresis. At the end of the workshop, students analyse the DNA fingerprints to determine which of the suspects may be guilty.

This workshop takes place in the Urenco Young Scientist Centre’s teaching laboratory, offering students a unique opportunity to experience working in a real lab environment. For safety reasons, all participants must wear closed-toe shoes, and anyone with long hair is required to tie it back.

There will be a 30 minute supervised lunch break. Students should bring lunch and a drink.

For children who have just completed Years 7, 8 and 9 this term - please book based on your child’s current/most recent school year, not their new year group from September. This typically corresponds to children aged around 11–14 years old. We reserve the right to refund or deny entry to those who are not in the correct year group.

Refunds can only be issued for tickets cancelled at least two weeks (14 calendar days) in advance of the event date. Please note that this supersedes our normal event terms and conditions.

Warning: this workshop contains discussion of a fictional murder mystery.