CRM researchers are often asked to go into schools to give presentations and help out with stem cell activities. In addition, schools sometimes visit our Centre.

• In January 2011 secondary school students from Dalkeith High School visited our Centre. Dr Val Wilson gave them an introduction into stem cells & the ethical issues, followed by a lab tour by PostDoc Dr Huw Jones.

In 2010 our researchers were also involved in a number of visits, including:

CRM's communications officer Ingrid Heersche, together with Glasgow University's scientists Dr Niove Jordainides and Dr Angela McCahill, ran an exhibit 'Stem Cells for Blood Transfusion?' at the Glasgow Science Centre as part of their Celebrating Science in Scotland event.

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has revised their popular booklet 'Stem Cells - Science and Ethics'. The resource is designed for 16+ students and includes up-to-date science together with consideration of the legal and ethical issues of research using stem cells.

Many CRM researchers contributed to the creation of this revised booklet:

In 2010 CRM's and EuroStemCell's communications officers Ingrid Heersche and Emma Kemp have developed a number of worksheets on stem cells. These worksheets are complementary to the very good and extensive classroom resources that are already available (see list below).

The quick & easy to copy worksheets are available in two versions, one for 11-14 year olds and one for 16+ year olds. Worksheets include:

In March 2010 CRM's and EuroStemCell's communications officers Ingrid Heersche and Emma Kemp organised a well attended workshop as part of the Scottish ASE conference, an annual two day event where secondary school teachers have the opportunity to catch up with the latest developments in their field.