8-week Biology journal club for aspiring university students, with Dr Mike Charters

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Help your child stand out in their UCAS application with this exciting journal club opportunity, chaired by an enthusiastic research scientist working in Biological Sciences.

This online programme bridges the gap between curriculum-based learning and university-style independent study, through an inspiring introduction to scientific papers.

Ambitious STEM students will take part in guided weekly group sessions in which they will discuss newly-published science with their peers. Before each session, students will receive a research article and tailored supporting documents to help them prepare for an engaging 60-minute discussion.

In this highly motivational environment, your child will:

• Access recently-published science plus a variety of other learning materials.
• Understand how science is conducted and written across a range of fields.
• Develop their critical thinking and self-study skills, preparing them for university.
• Discuss novel research methods with their peers and a professional scientist.

This unique opportunity is sure to spark your child’s curiosity in new or familiar topics in Biology, improving their personal statement and interview performance while also helping with their A-Levels.

Further details:

• Cost? £160 for the 8-week programme, equivalent to £20 per weekly session.
• Where? Online, meaning location is no barrier to access.
• When? Sept/Oct 2024.
• Who? Aimed at A-Level Biology students but also helpful for other STEM subjects.
• Who am I? I attained my Bachelors and Masters degrees in 2015 and PhD in 2020, during which I published empirical research in various international journals (eg. Current Biology). Since then, I worked as a Research Associate at RBG Kew, where I honed my supervisory skills.

Please register your interest by emailing [email protected]. If this advert is not relevant to your household, I’d be very grateful if you could share it with friends or family to whom it may be!