Picture the joy of pupils from Coatham, St Bedes, Eldon Grove, Tilery, Sacred Heart, and New Silksworth Primary Schools as they embarked on an unforgettable journey and followed in the footsteps of legendary figures such as Sir David Attenborough, Stephen Fry, Dame Emma Thompson, and King Charles II at Cambridge University—the latest Power of Women inspiration day!
This incredible visit, funded by renowned astronomer Carole Haswell from the School of Physical Sciences at the Open University, provided Teesside students with a unique opportunity to explore King’s College and the Institute of Astronomy (IoA).
The adventure kicked off with a guided tour of King’s College, led by current Cambridge students and university ambassadors. The children explored the historic site, taking care not to step on the meticulously maintained lawns and avoiding the cows that peacefully graze the grounds. Here, they began to glimpse the vast array of opportunities awaiting future scholars at this esteemed institution.
Afterward, a short journey led them to the Institute of Astronomy, where Carole Haswell and Matt Bothwell hosted an engaging lecture in a Cambridge University lecture theatre. The students impressed their hosts with their curious and insightful questions. They even had the chance to admire the Northumberland Telescope up close, with its impressive 30cm lens, and visit a library housing books over 500 years old.
It was a day brimming with inspiration and excitement, leaving these young students with aspirations for their own academic futures.
Power of Women is a community interest company dedicated to building confidence, creating opportunities and unlocking potential for young people across the Tees Valley.
Spearheaded by the Late Professor Jane Turner OBE DL, this campaign embodies Jane’s determination and commitment to improving life chances of girls in the Tees Valley region. We want to give girls and young women of the region the inspiration, tools and support that they need to take control over the direction of their own lives, and to not just survive, but thrive.
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