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STEM Twilight Sessions
Haileybury Twilight Sessions: Exploring the Frontiers of STEM
Haileybury is proud to host Twilight Sessions, an exciting initiative designed to deepen pupils’ engagement with cutting-edge developments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
About the Sessions
The Twilight Sessions offer:
- Lectures and teaching seminars from experts in various STEM fields
- Hands-on activities to excite and enlighten participants
- Opportunities for pupils and the Haileybury community to explore advanced STEM topics
- Sessions are hosted in the state-of-the-art lecture space on the first floor of our Research Centre
Recent Distinguished Speakers
Dr. Christian Baker
Research Fellow, King’s College London
Dr. Baker’s lecture provided insights into:
- Development of miniature, fibre-optic ultrasound sensors and transmitters
- Using laser light to generate and detect ultrasound at the tip of hair-thin optical fibres
- Applications in surgical needle positioning and microscopic tissue imaging
Sir Professor Martyn Poliakoff
University of Nottingham, Fellow of the Royal SocietyProfessor Poliakoff, a world leader in supercritical fluids and green chemistry, discussed:
- Advancements in green chemistry
- His work on the popular YouTube channel Periodic Videos
- Career advice for A-level and IB Chemistry pupils
Professor Stephen Blundell
Professor Blundell, University of Oxford, Condensed Matter Physics Department – an expert in quantum magnetism – shared insights on:
- The strange and unique behaviours of constrained magnetic systems
- Potential impacts of quantum magnetism on future technologies
- His work as an author and science communicator
Join Us for Future Sessions
The Twilight Sessions represent Haileybury’s dedication to providing cutting-edge STEM education and inspiration.
We warmly invite pupils, parents, and community members to join us for these enlightening evenings of discovery and learning.
Stay tuned for announcements of upcoming Twilight Sessions and be part of Haileybury’s journey into the future of STEM!