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It has certainly given our students something to think about in regard to their careers and potential future

Teacher

We saw interesting pieces of history not many people will get to see.

Year 8 student

The project has made a lasting impact on the students, giving a glimpse of university life and the many choices open to them.

Teacher

It was a very fun and interesting way to learn about our local past.

Year 8 student

Incredibly valuable opportunity both for our pupils' particular topic of study and as a chance to visit a local university.

Teacher

I enjoyed being inventive.

Year 8 student

The students met new people who listened and inspired or challenged their ideas.

Teacher

All of our workshops are available on campus. Selected workshops can also be delivered in school or via Teams upon request. See individual workshop information for further details. Please note, we can accomodate up to 32 students per workshop on campus. If you wish to include more students, we can discuss alternative options - please add this information to the 'Any other details' section of the booking form.

Introduction to Special Collections

Introduce your students to the hidden wonders of archives as they literally touch history. **history** ##ks3,ks4,ks5##

Cracking Cholera: From Quackery to Cure

Put your potions into practice by joining us on an interactive investigation into an outbreak of Cholera which happened in 19th century Gateshead. **history,biology,science** ##ks3##

Health and the People

Study the history of medicine, surgery, anatomy, infection, disease and public health. **history,biology,science** ##ks4##

Source Analysis for GCSE and A-level

Introduce students to a wide range of sources and encourage them to question them. **history** ##ks4,ks5##

Coal Mining in the North East of England

Step back in time to find out about coal mining in the North East of Engalnd in the 19th century. **history** ##ks3##

'Lest We Forget': WWI in the North East of England

Learn about the impact of WWI on the local area. **history** ##ks3##

First World War: Letters from the Trenches

Learn what it was like to be an ordinary soldier fighting in the trenches during WWI using letters written by a soldier from North Shields. **history** ##ks3##

British Civil Wars: The Siege of Newcastle

Discover why Newcastle was so important during the British Civil Wars and what it was like to be involved in the siege of Newcastle of 1644. **history** ##KS3##

Anatomy: Past and Present

Find out about the history of anatomy, all the way from the Renaissance period to here and now. **history, science** ##ks3, ks4##

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