2006 Taster Courses

"I loved the drug delivery as I understand what was happening. I loved the angioplasty as it was about the heart and the cardiac blockage."

"The demonstrations were helpful for me to have a taste of medicine related materials. It inspired me to study this course in this department."

"I liked the friendly atmosphere of the taster course. It was very relaxing and enjoyable, this coupled with diverse array of experiments and demonstrations enabled us to have first hand experience of various scientific demonstrations, such as Scanning Electron microscopy. I especially enjoyed the talk given by Luca about the applications of biomedical materials, as it gave us a valuable insight and appreciation of the importance of biomedical materials engineers."

"It was great how they showed us how things are used in materials in dentistry and enabled us to take the tasks on ourselves. It also got me to get a larger and a broader view on the course and got me to meet other unknown people (also to work with them in a group)."

"I liked the fact that it is us doing practical things. If we were just given lectures, we wouldn't have learnt much, but the fact that we did it practically helped us understand better. Also I enjoyed Dr Andy's introduction lecture - it was very informative."

"Well structured plan for the day and interesting activities. The taster day is not too long so makes the experience that more interesting."

"I got to dress in the CSI suits and taking finger prints although I covered most cabinets in finger printing powder. I got to use the Scanning Electron microscopy machine and seeing first hand how good it is. I also enjoyed meeting new people."

"I enjoyed the end court case, presenting the ideas found to support a particular verdict and to share the evidence to the rest of the class. I have also enjoyed making clay moulds of the shoe prints in the sand."

"The whole day was a thrill and a change to my usual A-Level subjects so I will have to say I enjoyed the change and the difference to my Monday. I think it was very enjoyable and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys interesting things."

"The things I like most about this course is the friendly organisers, the hands on exercises, competing against other groups in the materials challenge exercise and getting a short look on the university life"

"The people were more than willing to converse and friendly. Although we were learning, it wasn't really like school as we know it, which is good."

"The day gave me a good insight into other possible courses for university and the group activities looking at polymers and the F1 structure was well organised and very interesting."

"I liked making new friends in the different mixed groups. I also liked working together with my other school mates. It was very interesting."

"I liked the interesting topics that we learnt about and being able to take part. I especially liked the forensic, the levitation using liquid nitrogen and the eggercise."

"I enjoyed the eggercise most. This is because I got to work with people from my school and we got compete with the other schools!"

"The interactive nature of the course runs by experts who were clearly well prepared and able to pitch the information/demonstration at the right level. All were very approachable from the introduction drown to the prize giving ceremony!!"

"Content applicable to GCSE Science. Use of the material will interest and motivate students. I found out about appropriate summer schools for students. Enthusiastic, friendly and helpful staff."

"Well organised, a variety of activities. Well presented by each person (and well explained). All activities relevant and appropriate to students at BTEC NC/HNC level."

"Useful to me as a teacher of A Level chemistry and biology. I can use the practical experience to enhance teaching of both subjects. I can explain to prospective students more about what materials science involves. Many thanks!"