Education and Schools
Nowgen works closely with teachers and education professionals to ensure genetic medicine is integrated into everyday learning.
Nowgen’s work includes:
- professional development for teachers
- workshops for post-16 students
- curriculum development
- innovative resource production
This integrated programme is designed to help the next generation appreciate the science and ethical issues associated with genetic medicine.
Find out more
Nowgen regularly send out relevant information to teachers. To join our education and schools mailing list please contact Leah Holmes
Click to download our Education and Schools overview document 2010-11 (5483kb)
Current Projects
The Nowgen Schools Genomics Programme
Narrowing the gap between genomics research and classroom genetics
A question of taste: Using PCR to investigate human evolution Darwin-inspired practical workshops for post-16 Biology students
‘Hands-on’ Courses in Molecular Genetics
Workshops in which students learn advanced practical techniques and discuss ethical issues.
Widening Participation
Projects that encourage students from under-represented groups to consider higher education.
Supporting Science Teachers
Providing quality Professional Development through a range of organisations.
Please click to view upcoming teachers events
Past Projects
Making Humans Better?
A school-based project that asked students to think about human enhancement.
Visiting Schools
Before the Nowgen Centre was built, we visited many schools in the region to run activities.
Science in Context Conference
Event for 200 A-level students held in July 2007 in which genetic profiling was explored.
Artist-in-Residence
An artist organised innovative workshops to explore genetics with the wider community.
‘Designer Baby’ Debate
Debate for A-level students as part of a careers day at the Hospital held in October 2004.
A-level students learning new skills in Nowgen’s laboratory 
Investigators
Publications
Nowgen Digest 11 (1084kb)
The Impact of Genetics on Medicine – A Guide for Teachers
Mathieson K. A chromosomal rearrangement: all in the balance. Biological Sciences Review Volume 18 (2), Pages 25 – 29; November 2005
Finegold P. Genetics Education: Challenges for School Education Policy in the UK, (CIHR). Genetic Diversity and Science Communication Workshop in Toronto, Canada April 27-29, 2006
