Nanotechnology

Course review:

This is the perfect opportunity to discover the fascinating world of nanotechnology. Through a combination of compelling lectures and interesting workshops, stimulating hands-on projects and eye-opening lab tours, experts in the field will introduce you to the concepts and practical applications of this rapidly expanding subject.

What will I be doing?

• Encountering the extraordinary concepts involved in nanotechnology

• Exploring the incredible 'nanoworld', using powerful electron microscopes, creating macro-scale molecular models and conducting surface science experiments

• Taking a tour inside the nanotechnology cleanroom to see the equipment and techniques used to make nanoscale devices

• Experimenting with nanoparticles and investigating their unique properties

• Making biosensors and seeing the part that nanotechnology can play in healthcare

•Tackling a nanotechnology team challenge, involving research, discussion and imagination, and presenting your conclusions at the end of the week

• Building your confidence, time management, problem-solving and team skills