One of the world's leading research institutes, our scientists are working to advance understanding of biological processes at the molecular level - providing the knowledge needed to solve key problems in human health.

Supporting Education

LMB scientists and staff work with primary and secondary schools, colleges and other organisations to inspire and enthuse young people about science.

Currently

Work Experience

The LMB offers one week work experience placements for students in Years 10-13, and also participates in the Nuffield Research Placement scheme.

Microscopes4Schools Competition

An exciting competition where local primary school pupils use a hand-held digital microscope provided free-of-charge to take images of biological samples that they have collected.

Microscopes 4 Schools

An outreach project that takes the hidden beauty of the microscopic world into the classroom.

Previously

Virus sculpture by a student in Year 9 at Impington Village College — PDB Art Exhibition

An exhibition of artworks inspired by the molecules of life, produced by local school children as part of the PDB Art project

Science-Dance Project

Students from King Edward VI School in Bury St Edmunds created a dance performance inspired by the research of the LMB's Denise Walker.

I'm a scientist, get me out of here!

I'm a Scientist, Get Me Out Of Here is an online public engagement event during which scientists talk with school students from all over the UK and answer any questions they have about science, their research, wider interests, and much more.