Park Hosts A’Level Student Visit

Sixth Form Students from Saffron Walden County High School were welcomed, as part of National Science Week on Wednesday 14th March.  The purpose of the visit was to raise the profile of science and technology options in terms of careers for the future.

Katherine Maguire, Park Manager, provided an overview of the Park and detailed the facilities available for employee’s.  Nigel Coates, from Biotica and Don Simpson from Biofocus DPI, both presented an insight into the scientific works undertaken by each company, showing how their products and/or services were utilised independently or as part of a much largrer project.

Student were then split into three groups and taken to see the laboratories at work.  These visits generated much interest and many questions about possible work experience placements.

Grateful thanks were expressed by the teachers as they departed and it is anticipated that a Forum for Teachers and Business will be hosted later this year at the Park.  Special thanks to Amanda Newman, who coordinated the visit, and Tracy Jennings and David Kronch for assisting with the visit to the labs.

Chesterford Research Park has been a supporter of National Science Week for several years, supporting science based initiatives at Chesterfun After School Club, in Great Chesterford.  This was the first time that students were invited to the Park.