Education and Schools
Nowgen works closely with teachers and education professionals to help integrate genetic medicine into everyday learning.
Our highly-regarded education programme is designed to help the next generation appreciate the scientific and ethical issues associated with genetic medicine.
Our Education programme includes:
- professional development for teachers
- workshops for post-16 students
- innovative resource production
- influencing the school curriculum
Current Projects
Nowgen Schools Genomics Programme
Narrowing the gap between genomics research and classroom genetics
A Question of Taste
Darwin-inspired practical workshops for post-16 Biology students
‘Hands-on’ Molecular Genetics workshop
Workshop for post-16 students to learn practical techniques and discuss ethical issues
*NEW* Hands-on DNA: Bacterial Evolution
A new KS4 workshop based around the evolution of bacteria to avoid the human immune system
Supporting science teachers
Quality professional development through a range of organisations
Working with 'Jeans for Genes' charity
Creating quality resources for schools to freely download on genetic conditions
If you would like to speak to someone directly about our schools work, please contact Mat Hickman, Education Project Manager.
Download Nowgen’s education overview document 2010-11 (5.35MB)
Download a guide for teachers on ‘The Impact of Genetics on Medicine’ Nowgen Digest 11 (1.06MB)
