From 6th to 9th July, five students from Tiffin School, attended a Biomedical Engineering course at the University of Southampton masterminded in partnership with The Smallpeice Trust, the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and the Holmes Hines Memorial Fund.

This four-day residential programme was organised to provide twenty-four students with an understanding about the captivating world of biomedical engineering. Over the course duration, students received lectures from Finsbury Orthapaedics’ and the University of Southampton Bioengineering Science Research Group. These included a series of master classes, with topics including implants, patient monitoring, fracture fixation and seats for people who are unable to sit. Students also received laboratory demonstrations in motion analysis, ultrasound imaging and strength testing. They worked in groups to design devices to assist disabled people with their daily lives. Spokesperson Gemma Murphy from the Trust commented “This fast-paced and ever changing subject demands students to be in touch with the challenges faced by disabled, infirm and elderly patients and we hope this course has given students the foundation of knowledge to build on.”