A student’s view

Michael Sargent, Division of Developmentl Biology, wrote an article in The Biochemist about the Nuffield Bursay scheme and the NIMR Research Summer School:

Successful scientists often mention a youthful experience that convinced them of their aptitude for research. Can we provide such opportunities for young people before they arrive at university?

Michael Sargent

He then recounts a comment made by a Nuffield Bursary student of the 2004 vintage to last year's summer school at NIMR :

You should treasure your time as a Nuffield Student; you will be at university almost 2 years before you do practical or written work like this.

NIMR Nuffield student

That former student was looking back to what she remembered as a fabulous summer at NIMR, when she discovered the fascination of research in neuroendocrinology.

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