Clarendon Sixth Form College

27 February 2025

Clarendon Sixth Form College students visit prestigious university to learn about careers in chemistry.

A-level chemistry and applied science students visited the University of Huddersfield’s chemical engineering department for a ‘taster day’, to see first hand the opportunities available to them at degree level and beyond.

The students were given a tour of the university’s campus and facilities, listened to speeches by chemistry lecturers at the university and took part in a series of experiments in the state of the art Biorefinery Engineering and Bioprocessing Research Centre.

During the trip, the students were given a demonstration of the research which the university is conducting into converting food waste into useful chemicals such as ethanol and polymers.

Lisa Clayton, teacher of chemistry at Clarendon Sixth Form College, said: “The taster day was a great experience for our students to learn first hand how their studies directly relate to progression to university and their career path. They really enjoyed using the high tech equipment that the university has to offer and learning about the roles they could potentially be employed in, in the future. This will really help them with their UCAS applications and guide them towards their chosen specialty.”

Trips such as these allow students to experience their chosen subject area outside of the classroom, whilst developing their practical and knowledge based skills, ready for the world of work.

To find out more about A-level courses at Clarendon Sixth Form College, visit the college website or call 0161 908 6600.