Biology and Psychology Symposium

Millfield hosts six local schools for the annual Biology and Psychology Symposium, now in its 26th year. The event includes a variety of lectures and workshops from leading academics in Biology and Psychology, in 2019 this included British ion channel physiologist and Professorial Fellow in Physiology at Trinity College, Oxford, Dame Frances Ashcroft.

Aims

Promote scientific learning and the opportunity to listen to a variety of prominent speakers in the field for pupils in local schools.

Background

2019 was the Symposium's 25th year.

Resources

Millfield facilities including the Johnson Hall and Science Lecture Theatre.

Various teaching staff from the science departments.

Pupil Involvement

Sixth Form, ages 16-18

Frequency

Annually, an ongoing event