LifeLab has the pleasure of working with some incredible partners, who share our ambition to engage and inspire the next generation of scientists. With us on that journey is the Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, with who we work very closely and with who we will be celebrating at this week’s Showcase event.

Here, Director of STEM Strategy at the centre Emily Thorpe-Smith, talks about our common goal to train up our current incredible volunteers to become role models that inspire our students into scientific discovery of their own.

She says: “It is always a pleasure working with LifeLab, firstly with the STEM Ambassador Programme and secondly with the CREST Awards.

We work directly with the team to train the STEM professionals to work with the young people who attend the hospital sessions.

It is always a highlight to talk to the volunteers and guide them to become the best role models. Many of these volunteer continue to support STEM engagement away from LifeLab as well.

The CREST Awards add the much deserved recognition for the projects the young people complete, and add another last legacy.”