Science

Criminal activity often depends on concealment and deception, but forensic investigation is designed to cut through these. What if your role was to uncover the hidden truth, examining offender behaviour, identifying patterns, and supporting strategies to detect and prevent crime? We explore the world of intelligence-led investigation, where analytical thinking and evidence-based insights help reveal what others try to hide.

Crime dramas often blur the line between fact and fiction, presenting a single investigator who does it all, from crime scene examination to laboratory analysis. In reality, forensic investigations rely on highly skilled specialists working collaboratively. Who recovers and documents evidence at the scene? Who manages body recovery and post-mortem processes? Who conducts detailed scientific analysis in the lab? This session uncovers the true structure behind forensic work, highlighting the expertise and teamwork required to build a case.

Explore the dynamic world of forensic science and its vital role within law enforcement and the justice system. Discover how innovative scientific techniques are used to uncover the truth and solve complex cases.

When a crime is committed, offenders often leave behind more than just physical evidence, they leave clues about their behaviour, motives, and identity. We explore how forensic intelligence helps investigators analyse patterns, link cases, and build profiles of suspects. From crime scene clues to behavioural analysis, we’ll uncover how science supports the search for those responsible for the crimes they have committed.

Biology is the study of life at every level - from the molecules that drive cellular processes to the systems that allow organisms to survive and thrive. This talk introduces key biological concepts, including cells, genetics, and physiology, showing how they connect to explain how living systems function. Using clear explanations and real world examples, we explore how these principles underpin everything from health and disease to adaptation and survival, helping students see biology as a connected and dynamic science.

You have a nasty chest infection, so you visit your local GP, who takes a sample. Have you ever wondered where the sample goes, what happens to it, and what it’s used for? Biomedical scientists help with more than 70% of diagnoses, handling more than 150 million samples every year. We examine the vital role of biomedical scientists in the NHS, research and industry in the fight against disease and poor health.

What makes certain foods protective against heart disease and cancer? Is sugar really toxic? Are weight loss injections the way forward? Are we making meaningful progress in tackling the global obesity crisis? And how can we ensure a sustainable supply of nutritious food for a growing population? This talk explores the key areas of food science, highlighting the latest technological innovations shaping the future of the health of the population and food production.

How do doctors get the right medication to the right patient at the right time? What does personalised medicine mean? We discuss how research is identifying cutting edge biomarkers to help predict disease progression, severity and drug response, and how this has a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Ever wondered how medicines know exactly where to go and what to do in your body? We explore the science behind drug development and drug action. Students discover how scientists design and optimise drugs and how these innovations lead to life-saving treatments. Through real-world case studies, students see how pharmaceutical science and pharmacology work together to create powerful drugs that transform healthcare.

Microorganisms shape the world around us - supporting life, driving industry, and causing disease. We examine the “good, the bad and the ‘bugly’” sides of microbiology, from the use of microbes in food, medicine, and biotechnology to their role in infection and global health. Using real world examples, it offers students a fresh perspective on how these unseen organisms influence our lives.

With the FIFA 2026 World Cup coming to North America, understanding the challenges of playing matches that span a large geographical area is crucial to inform preparation. We discuss how our research across Major League Soccer is addressing the key challenges of travel, changes in climate and playing matches at altitude. This session showcases the exciting application of science to elite sporting context and the opportunities for graduates to be globally connected.

We discuss the role of sport science in helping athletes reach their potential. Physical training, nutritional education, psychological skills enhancement and/or how technology can impact performance are explored, and applied examples give you an insight into the real-world athletes on the receiving end of sport science support.

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