As part of the life sciences Skills Investment Plan, launched in April at BioCity Scotland, 156 S3+ pupils from 11 different schools in central Scotland took part in a unique innovation and enterprise day. Pupils learnt through hands-on activities how these companies have taken a ‘good idea’, supported that idea with scientific research and developed it into a business.
Ronnie Palin, Key Sector Manager for Life Sciences at SDS added: “This ground-breaking event offered young people the opportunity to gain real hands-on experience of the opportunities within Scotland’s expanding life sciences industry.