Projects

In addition to our core programmes of activities, we also develop and deliver a number of projects. These are often created with additional partners and collaborators, to meet specific learning requirements or skills gaps. Find out more about our learning-based projects here.

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Work shadowing experience

An opportunity for young people to take part in a two day work shadowing experience in the Wellcome Sanger Institute’s Cellular Operations programme.

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Genome Academy

An immersive three day work experience opportunity for year 12 students who are interested in working in the field of biomedical research.

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Genomic Futures insight days

Our insight days are available for year 10 and year 11 students, who are interested in learning more about genomic technologies, and the careers available in the field.

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Genomic Futures careers outreach programme

Our careers outreach programme, aimed at secondary students, is available to state schools, sixth forms and colleges based in and around the East of England.

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Genomics for Educators

Learn strategies and techniques for teaching genomics in and outside of the classroom to create enriching learning opportunities, as part of this FutureLearn course.

Curriculum development  

Advice and guidance for science education content developers.

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Science for Everyone

An initiative targeted at primary school teachers to raise awareness of unconscious bias and its potential to influence students’ science capital and attitudes towards science.