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Research Centre

Contents

About This Report

HSE Performance

Social Performance

Economic Performance

Looking Ahead

The Research Centre in York is committed to making a difference in the community.

We work in close partnership with a number of local, regional and national organisations to promote the understanding of science and the contribution it makes to improving our lives.

Education

A key aim of our education programme is to improve awareness, interest and enthusiasm for science among young people, as well as helping them to prepare for the world of work. We provide support for both teachers and students in delivering and meeting the requirements of the UK National Curriculum.

Our scientists are closely involved with the local Science College, Archbishop Holgate’s School, which caters for 11 to 16-year-olds. In addition to providing workplace experience for students from the school, we take part in an annual project directly linking their scientific studies with our work in developing innovative, new technologies for the benefit of clinicians and patients.

We welcome regular visits from teacher delegates to the National Science Learning Centre at the nearby University of York and, in 2007, worked with the BA Festival of Science to host BAckChat, a science debating forum for teenagers.
The Research Centre sponsors a number of PhD students at universities across the UK, giving students financial support and technical guidance, in addition to providing opportunities for workplace secondments.

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Pupils from Archbishop Holgate’s School in York visiting the Research Centre to learn more about how science relates to our work. The two scientists are Paul Souter and Rhianna Moss.

Business

Recognising the importance to the local economy of a thriving science and technology community, the Research Centre actively takes part in a number of initiatives aimed at supporting efforts to promote inward investment.
We work in partnership with the regional development agency, Yorkshire Forward, and the local business and skills partnership, Science City York, to raise the profile of activities and facilities in the region.

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An exhibition of life science images taken by Smith & Nephew’s Senior Microscopist Paul Gunning was one of the main attractions at the York Festival of Science and Technology run by Science City York.

Charities

Each year employees at the Research Centre choose a charity to support. During 2007 they held a range of activities to raise funds for York Mind, including entering a team in the York Dragon Boat Race. This annual event is held on the River Ouse running through the City and raises thousands of pounds for good causes in the local area.

In addition, the Research Centre Charities Committee donates funds to a range of smaller local charities and organisations, including schools, playgroups and community initiatives.

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The ‘Skin and Bones’ team from Smith & Nephew race to raise funds for York Mind.

Community Relationships