Science pupils investigated at UCLan chemistry event

Four pupils from Years 9-11 were invited to take part in UCLan's 'Top of the Bench' chemistry event. 

The day was arranged by Dr Anna Kirkham and the Royal Society of Chemistry, and was hosted by the School of Law & Policing at the University.  Pupils took part in a range of fun interactive activities including, collecting fingerprints, how to examine footwear marks, and identifying bodily fluids on different forensic evidence types, and much more.

The team - Olivia, Niamh, Anna and Terela - successfully completed an investigation into substances found on a suspect using techniques such as, titrations and thin layer chromatography. They also used a range of forensic techniques to analyse evidence from a further crime scene. 

Assistant Head of Science, Mrs Potter, who accompanied the girls said, "The pupils really enjoyed these activities and gained a great deal of insight into some of the careers available with a Chemistry or Forensic Sciences degree. 

"One thing they took away from the forensics was that their job was to process the evidence using science and not to have to come to their own conclusions as this would be the job of the jury in a court of law."