The Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) is designed to enrich biology learning and teaching, particularly at A-level and key stage 4, through the experience and excitement of real-world bioscience. ABE provides schools and colleges with free CPD training, equipment loans and all the consumables needed to run molecular biology practicals.

Course 1 covers restriction enzyme digests, ligations and gel electrophoresis.

ABE is an international programme, and the University of Hull is a newly established hub.

Each school/college needs to book places for TWO people, one teacher and one technician.

The two day training programme consists of the following:

Day 1 [Teacher and Technician day]

Introduction to the programme and supporting resources
Hands-on training with the equipment
Lesson planning and integration of the programme with the taught curriculum.
Health and safety considerations
Question and answer sessions with facilitators

Day 2 [Technicians only day]

Training in setting up equipment and reagents required
Practice of key techniques
Troubleshooting and support from ABE technicians

A contribution of £300 for supply cover is available, when both a teacher and technician attend.

Further information available from AMGEN Biotech Experience website (University at Herfordshire).

The course will take place on the University of Hull campus, joining instructions will be sent closer to the event.

For queries please contact Prof Mark Lorch (m.lorch@hull.ac.uk)

Feedback from previous courses:

'Great to have access to high quality equipment and consumables..'
'All the techniques, skills, background and knowledge were extremely useful to me.'
'Useful, helpful and great fun.'
'..really excited to offer the activities to our students.'

Course 1: Amgen Biotech Experience. DNA manipulation in the classroom