Queen’s transformative research profiled at Balmoral Show
From asteroid models to ‘build your own virus’ from clay, to a DNA extraction experiment with strawberries, visitors to this year’s Balmoral Show will be able to engage with a range of cutting-edge research and technology at Queen’s stand.
Staff from across Queen’s Schools and Departments will be in attendance in the Eikon Shopping Village at the Show from Wednesday to Saturday this week, and the public are encouraged to come down to meet the team, find out more about what goes on at the University and try out some science experiments and interactive games themselves.
World Vet of the Year 2024 Dr Simon Doherty from the School of Biological Sciences will be in attendance to talk about his research focus on a One Health approach to global health challenges, which helps balance and optimise the health of people, animals and ecosystems, sustainable livestock agriculture and aquaculture.
A variety of experts from Queen’s Institute for Global Food Security will be using hands-on activities to showcase the carbon footprint of different foods, the study of parasites and food security.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery are showcasing their lifelike mannequins to allow show-goers to test-out the interactive equipment used to train student nurses and midwifes. The School will also profile the recently formed Rural Health Committee at Queen’s, which was established in April 2024 to promote the health and wellbeing of people in rural communities - particularly farming families.
Julie Brown, Lecturer from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, said: “Balmoral Show is a brilliant opportunity to get out and engage with the community, showing them the technology the School of Nursing and Midwifery uses to train the nurses and midwives of the future.
“We are particularly keen to let the farming community know about the recently formed Rural Health Committee at Queen’s. The aim of the committee is to raise awareness and promote the health and wellbeing needs of those living and working in rural areas. We are passionate about addressing healthcare disparities in rural areas and ensuring everyone gets the quality of care they deserve, no matter where they live.”
Other highlights include the School of Psychology recruiting participants to take part in their horse and human bond research, the Marine Lab’s touch tank and VR headsets to showcase the Sonic Arts Research Centre.
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