About this event
Join researchers from UCL’s Institute of Healthcare Engineering for a fun, hands-on workshop exploring the hidden world of bacteria and the challenges of antimicrobial resistance.
This session is perfect for students in Years 11-13 who are curious about studying Biology, Medicine, and related subjects at university.
Over 90 minutes, you’ll:
· Take part in a series of mini-lectures that bridge A-level biology with real university-level research.
· Learn about the threats posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR), what biofilms are, and how bacteria can move through the built environment.
· Get hands-on with a “Blast a Biofilm” activity - using sweets and jelly to build your own biofilm and test just how much harder it is to treat bacteria when they live in these protective communities.
· Chat with our volunteers, who are studying or have studied biosciences at university and gone on to careers in research, lecturing, science policy, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Practical information
· The event is free but booking is essential to reserve your place.
· The session will be held at the UCL East Community Classroom https://g.co/kgs/krZWF9T please make sure you bring your booking confirmation to allow you through the security gate.
· Aprons will be provided, but as this is a hands-on activity that may get messy, please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
· This activity is for students in Years 11–13 only. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate younger children.
· Parents and carers are of course welcome – there is a lovely café and open spaces on site where you can relax while the session is running.
