Chemistry in Action Brings Science to Life
Chemistry students attended a fascinating event that showed real-world applications of chemistry, while back in College the Brighton and Sussex Medical School delivered an inspiring talk.
Chemistry A Level students recently attended the Chemistry in Action event, where they had the opportunity to hear from five inspiring professionals in the field.
Seema Madan, Head of Chemistry, reports.
Andrea Sella, a chemist from University College London, gave an engaging talk on the strange properties of ice, demonstrating how this common substance defies many rules in chemistry. Dr. Hilary Hamnett, a forensic toxicologist, explored the role of poisons in fiction, from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to James Bond films, merging science with storytelling. Dr. Alex Lathbridge, a biochemist and science journalist, shared the story of quinine’s origins from the cinchona tree and its vital role in combating malaria. Esther Osarfo-Mensah, a PhD student, discussed her research on using chemistry to design biosensors that could help detect diseases by capturing particles involved in cell communication.
Finally, Dr. Jamie Gallagher, a materials scientist, tackled the challenges of plastic, discussing its incredible properties and the ongoing environmental issues it creates, along with potential solutions.
This event provided our students with valuable insights into the practical applications of chemistry, sparking interest and curiosity in various scientific fields.
Esher enters a second year with inspiring BSMS School Hub Programme
Esher Sixth Form College is proud to enter its second year in the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) School Hub Programme. This initiative supports aspiring medical students with a curriculum focused on medical school admissions, the NHS, and undergraduate medicine.
The first session, “Journey through the NHS,” held on December 4, guided Chemistry A Level, Applied Science and Health and Social Care BTEC students, along with local peers, through a patient’s healthcare journey. Students explored NHS values and the roles of healthcare professionals at every stage.
We look forward to continuing to provide our students with invaluable opportunities to deepen their understanding of the medical field, and to support their aspirations of becoming the next generation of healthcare professionals.
