Life Sciences Taster Sessions
The Student Recruitment team are delighted to be able to offer schools and colleges personalised events that suit your needs for Life Science subjects including Biomedical Science and Nutrition and Human Health.
The magic of stem cells
This session will introduce the wonders of stem cells and their amazing potential to regenerate our bodies. Students will learn what stem cells are, how many types there are and where they come from, as well as some interesting applications in medicine. The session is interactive and makes use of Kahoot! Expect quizzes and group discussion to reflect on the properties and ethics concerning stem cell applications.
Knowing your metabolic rate and energy expenditure
The human body is an energetic system that burns foods exactly as you would burn it outside, but in a more controlled fashion. It generates essentially the same amount of heat produced in both cases. In this practical session, you will use indirect calorimetry to estimate the heat output produced by the body and, consequently, determine the basal metabolic rate (daily energy requirements to keep you alive). You will also learn about oxidative hierarchy and body fuel utilisation (carbohydrate vs fat burning).