Salford Teenagers Learn The Secrets Of Staying Alive

09 October 2009

Sixty Salford teenagers unlocked the mystery of what happens to blood when a sample is taken by a doctor and what can go wrong with our ears at the Staying Alive event, part of the Salford Aimhigher Science Society activities, based at Salford City College, Eccles Centre.

The event was aimed at 14 to 19 year olds who might be considering becoming a doctor or who simply love science and attracted students from Salford City College, as well Year 10 and 11 students from local high schools.

Staying Alive was funded by Aimhigher Salford, the initiative that gives confidence to young people to take what they love doing and build it into a career through Higher Education.

Jane Rogers from Aimhigher Salford said: "Science opens up a whole variety of careers in medicine from laboratory work to keyhole surgery and the Staying Alive event was a great way for students to see just how many exciting opportunities there are.

"We had great speakers from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the universities of Manchester and Salford. The response from the college and schools was excellent and we are already looking forward to the rest of the Science Society series."

Lindsey Brown Aimhigher Achievement Tutor from Salford City College, Eccles Centre added: "These events are a fun and informative way to raise interest in all areas of science, increase awareness of the courses and careers, highlight the grades needed, raise aspirations and show how accessible these courses and careers are to students from all backgrounds.

"Ultimately we hope to increase the numbers of students choosing to study science at A-level and degree level and to help learners to choose the right course for them."