Exeter encourages budding biologists

Britain Needs Bioscientists aimed to inspire budding young scientists to pursue a career in the biological sciences. The event had all the features of a real academic conference, including branded delegate packs, presentations of new research and networking opportunities. The conference highlighted the range of career opportunities available in the field and also gave pupils access to some of the most exciting new research happening at the University of Exeter.

Some of the University of Exeter’s top academics, all world-leading in their field, presented their latest research to the delegates. Presentations ranged in subjects from pollution to biofuels to evolution.

Representatives from companies such as LGC and Swallowfield PLC were on-hand to talk to students about the careers they offer and what they look for in employees.

Dr Nicky King of the University of Exeter’s School of Biosciences organised the event. She says: “Many young people who enjoy biology at school may not be aware of the fantastic range of career opportunities a degree in biosciences can bring. I hope this event will open their eyes to the wealth of opportunities there are in biosciences and showcase some of the most exciting and cutting edge research being done at the University. We want to inspire these young people to think of university as more than just somewhere to study for the next three years but also as somewhere they can be involved in world-leading research and make a difference to the world around them in many different ways”.