Hear from our Science Scholars
Our students share what it's like to be a Science Scholar. Read their stories below.
Nina de Jong
Being part of Science Scholars has been a fantastic experience for me. Through Science Scholars I was able to make friends with people who are just as passionate about their chosen field as I am with mine, and gave me a sense of community within the wider science faculty.
The programme gave me the opportunity to explore my interests in science in creative ways, and in class the questions posed to us made me think differently about many aspects of science, and its place in society.
Through Science Scholars I was able to make friends with people who are just as passionate about their chosen field as I am with mine.
Each year of the programme gave us a better idea of what a career in research would be like, which is something often very mysterious to undergraduate students. I’ve really valued the Science Scholars programme and would strongly recommend it to any enthusiastic science student!
Matt Illing
Joining Science Scholars was one of the best decisions I made entering university. Unlike standard classes where you disband after one semester, having a class with the same people across three years allowed me to make close friendships and provided a great support system. Being around a group of like-minded people kept me motivated at university.
The Science Scholars programme gave me a greater appreciation of the softer skills needed to be an effective scientist moving forward. Workshops, speakers, and projects on topics such as science communication and project design all benefitted me immensely with my research.
Being around a group of like-minded people kept me motivated at university.
Science Scholars encouraged me to pursue my passions in science and was by far the most valuable programme I was involved with during my undergraduate study.