New science academy

One of the world’s leading computer scientists has been welcomed to Rainhill Sixth Form Centre to officially unveil the new science academy.

Martyn Amos, professor of novel computation in the School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University, cut the red ribbon to open the science academy, which will enhance university application forms for students seeking to do science-based degrees, through offering additional learning experiences – in addition to achieving excellent A-level results.
The science academy will provide help and support to students in their own scientific interests through personalised research and work placements in partnership with Whiston Hospital and Clattterbridge Cancer Centre, where students can work with doctors in the pathology department, and radiotherapy suites every year to gain a real understanding of the work involved.
During his visit, Professor Amos also gave a lecture on the power and importance of computer science to sixth form students which included examples of his time creating computer modelling on crowd safety as part of the Hillsborough enquiry.
He then went on to meet sixth formers planning on studying science or computer science at university for a question and answer session.
Headteacher John Pout said: “As a centre of excellence for science education in the North West, It is a real honour to have such a prestigious scientists visit the sixth form. His work is fascinating.
“Professor Amos was very down to earth, engaged well with the students, who thought he was very interesting and thought – provoking.”