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Science-Focused Summer Schools in Cambridge for UK and international students, aged 16 -19.

1st - 13th August, 2016

A WELCOME FROM THE FOUNDERS 2

CAMBRIDGE SCISEARCH: AT A GLANCE 3 ACADEMIC ETHOS 6

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES 7

LOCATION 8

COURSES 10 - Biological Natural Sciences - Chemical Natural Sciences - Computer Sciences - Mathematics - Medicine - Veterinary Medicine

ACTIVITIES 11 - Academic Enrichment - Cultural Experiences - Daily Activities - Sports Activities - Weekend Excursions

TIMETABLE 13

SAFETY AND WELFARE 15

KEY INFORMATION 16 - Dates - Programme Fees

APPLICATION PROCESS 18

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CONTENTS

Students punting on the River Cam.

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A WELCOME FROM THE FOUNDERS

We are delighted to introduce Cambridge SciSearch, a brand-new and unique summer school programme which has been founded based on the underlying princi-ple of exposing our students to a breadth of science-re-lated subjects. Our futuristic science-focused courses have been designed for students to gain a first-hand in-sight of life as a science student at the University of Cam-bridge, allowing them to leave our programme equipped with the fundamental skills to tackle an undergraduate science-based degree. This experience includes the op-portunity to attend lectures, supervisions and practical classes - which in combination provide an unrivalled insight into life at The University of Cambridge. We pas-sionately believe that recieving a sound STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education will be pivotal to a successful future career.

All of the courses we offer are designed to be intellec-tually rigorous and challenging – however this should not put you off! Our teaching is delivered by tutors who have a true passion for their chosen subject and a friend-ly, approachable style, so as to encourage students to build confidence to ask questions, engage in discussion and begin to formulate their own opinions. All of our ac-ademic tutors have been members of the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford at some point in their academic careers.

Cambridge itself is the perfect setting for our summer school. Home to Watson and Crick’s emphatic discovery of DNA, Stephen Hawking’s work on general relativity and Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution – it is clear that work from Cambridge has shaped the development of science as we know it. Today, Cambridge is widely re-nowned as a hub of scientific research, attracting ex-ceptional academic researchers from all over the world, as well as some of the largest pharmaceutical, biotech and technology companies. Furthermore, Cambridge is widely renowned as a vibrant, yet safe student city.

For 2016, Cambridge SciSearch will be based at one of the University’s most prestigious and central of its 31 constituent colleges; Jesus College. The college will be providing accommodation, catering facilities and com-mon areas for students to utilise throughout the course.

In addition to providing a demanding academic pro-gramme, all participants are simultaneously enrolled on a comprehensive social and activities programme which encourages participation in extra-curricular and academic enrichment activities, ranging from punting on the River Cam to weekend excursions to both Lon-don and Oxford. Ultimately we want our students to enjoy themselves, whilst making life-long friendships with like-minded individuals from all over the world. The programme recognises the culmination of our students achievements with a graduation dinner and ceremony on the final night, where each student will receive a cer-tificate along with a personal report from their supervi-sor.

I hope that as you read the following brochure, you will begin to appreciate the many ways in which our summer school courses provide unrivalled opportunities for our students.

If you have any further questions or comments regard-ing the courses we offer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch; we always look forward to hearing from students, parents and teachers who are interested in our pro-grammes.

We look forward to welcoming many of you in August 2016!

Kind Regards,

Alex Cole And Holly newton Founders and Programme Directors

Dear Students, Parents and Teachers,

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AT A GLANCE

Cambridge SciSearch specialises in scientific teaching – both in the classroom and in the practical setting. We are proud of the unique laboratory experiences we offer to our students.

SCIENTIFICALLY-FOCUSED COURSES

A Natural Sciences Student, carrying out gel electrophoresis in the science lab.

A demonstration on the Veterinary Medicine

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Science Laboratory Facilities.

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Opportunities for learning extend far beyond the academic sessions on offer. For example students have the chance to vis-it some of the country’s most renowned scientific sites, listen to influential guest speakers and take part in scientific debates.

Cambridge has been widely acknowledged as a hub of scien-tific innovation over the past few centuries. The Cambridge SciSearch campus is situated in this exciting, yet safe city and as such is the perfect setting for any one of our courses.

PRESTIGIOUS, CENTRAL LOCATION

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

A view of our student accommodation in Jesus College.

The Natural History Museum, London; a destination on one of our weekend day trips.

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All academic teaching is provided by inspiring Oxbridge aca-demics, who demonstrate a true passion for their chosen sub-ject. A maximum 5:1 student-to-tutor ratio in supervisions, en-sures a truly personalised form of teaching, which has proven its success at The University of Cambridge - one of the world’s leading academic institutes.

FIRST-CLASS TEACHING

In addition to a focus on acadmic teaching, our programme includes a vast array of opportunities to enjoy cultural experi-ences and sporting activities which are typical of a Cambridge undergraduate. This also offers students the chance to make long-lasting friendships with their peers.

COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME

Please note: Cambridge SciSearch is not affiliated with The University of Cambridge or any of its constituent colleges.

The Cambridge SciSearch Programme includes day trips to both London and Oxford, providing the opportunity to visit renowned scientific sites and enjoy a banquet dinner in one of Oxford’s medieval halls.

WEEKEND EXCURSIONS

The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.

Lacrosse in one of Cam-bridges’ many parks.

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LECTURES: COVER THE CORE MATERIAL

- Lectures cover the basics of a subject and act as a starting point for students.

- Each lecture will typically last between 50-60 minutes.

- Depending on the subject class size, the number of students attending each lec-ture may vary between 4-32.

- Lectures will be delivered by leading Oxbridge academics, many of whom are working at the forefront of their chosen scientific field.

ACADEMIC ETHOS

Our rigorous and exciting academic pro-grammes are divided into 3 different

teaching formats, which in combination provide a unique and realistic 2 week

insight into studying at the University of Cambridge.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES: A HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITY TO

GET TO GRIPS WITH YOUR CHO-SEN SUBJECT

- Our practical research experiences will teach students a range of hands-on skills and techniques that are currently used to make innovative scientific discoveries.

- Practicals will be linked or related to topics covered in lectures .

- Practical research will be carried out in a location away from the college environ-ment, allowing students to spend time away from the college environment.

SUPERVISIONS: IN DEPTH EXPLORATION, LED BY INSPIRING

OXBRIDGE ACADEMICS

- Supervisions provide a more person-alised form of tuition in group sizes which don’t extend beyond a maximum of 5 students per tutor. This allows each student to be challenged by new ideas, engage in subject-specific debate and ask any further questions they may have in a safe and encouraging environment.

- These sessions are led by supervisors who are specialists in the subject being studied and may include lengthy discus-sions, the opportunity for question and answer, consultation regarding pre-pre-pared work or any combination of the above.

- Supervisions enable exploration of the course material in much greater depth than lectures allow

- Students will typically attend two 1 hour supervisions each week, although there may be slight variations across indi-vidual courses.

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“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough”

Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Studying on the Chemical Nat-ural Sciences Course.

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PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES

Cambridge SciSearch is in the unique position to offer all par-ticipants a minimum of 12 hours of hands-on practical experi-ence during the programme. Excellent laboratory and comput-er suite facilities will provide the perfect setting for students to expand on topics covered in lectures and supervisions. Classes will be overseen by Oxbridge academics in order to provide a safe environment for academic enrichment.

LABORATORY EXPERIENCES

COMPUTER EXPERIENCES

Parallel code-breaking and ‘hackathon’ style sessions will be provided for students studying computer sciences and math-ematics . During these sessions all students will explore basic encryption techniques alongside applying their knowledge to build apps or websites throughout the program. This will provide a strong basis for future undergraduate studies. Pre-vious coding experience is useful but not essential for these sessions.

For students studying:

- Computer Sciences

- Mathematics

For students studying:

- Biological Natural Sciences

- Chemical Natural Sciences

- Medicine

- Veterinary Medicine

A variety of techniques are used by students to enhance practical skills alongside providing context to the academic syllabus. Upon completion of mandatory safety talks all stu-dents will be guided through a series of tasks in a style similar to undergraduate science degree’s. This provides the perfect platform for practical classes at university, alongside explor-ing the possibility of a future career in scientific research.

Students in the lab.

A range of the following biological techniques will be used:, many of which form the cornerstone to modern day biomed-ical research:

- Gene Cloning

- Gel Electrophoresis

- Spectrophotometry

- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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The University of Cambridge is composed of 31 constituent colleges. In 2016, the Cambridge SciSearch Summer School Pro-gramme will take place in one of Cambridge University’s most prestigious and centrally located colleges – Jesus College.

LOCATION

All students will be made to feel at home in their own individu-al bedrooms with private ensuite bathroom. All rooms are clean, safe and comfortable, as well as being furnished to the highest standards. Where possible, male and female students are separat-ed in different staircases and all students have access to kitchen facilities should they wish to prepare any additional food outside of set meal times. Living in student accommodation, and eating in the traditional college dining hall gives a unique insight into the typical life of an undergraduate student.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance to Jesus College, Cambridge.

The Dining Hall in Jesus College, where students eat breakfast and dinner.

The college site itself was established in 1496 and although retain-ing an overall architecture which mirrors this history, it has been bought up to date with the following range of facilities:

- Excellent ensuite student accommodation across 5 spacious courts

- 24 acres of gardens and playing fields

- High standard catering facilities in the traditional college hall

- Library and IT facilities, including a high-speed wi-fi service across the site

- Football, rugby, cricket, squash, tennis, netball and hockey pitches / courts

- Gymnasium

- Onsite Parking

FACILITIES

Jesus College, Jesus Lane, Cambridge

CB5 8BLUK.

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Cambridge SciSearch Summer School is located just a 5 minute walk away from the city centre – where a wealth of shops, restau-rants and cafes are on offer for students to explore.

CENTRAL LOCATION

Built at the beginning of the 12th century, the college’s chapel is the oldest university building in Cambridge still in use! The

college itself was founded on the site of the 12th century Benedictine nunnery of St Mary and St Radegund in 1496. To put this into context this is just approximately 50 years after Machu Picchu – one of the seven wonders of the world built

for the ancient Incan empire! Initially, the college consisted of the Master, five Fellows, four youths, four boys who were

taught by a schoolmaster, and five servants. From this modest beginning, the college has now grown to its current capacity

of approximately 900 students in total. Today, Jesus College is regarded as one of the friendliest Cambridge colleges,

providing an intellectually stimulating environment within which students can excel, whilst simultaneously encouraging the exploration of arts, sports, music and any other extracur-

ricular activities of interest.

HISTORY

Jesus College itself has produced 3 Nobel Prize Winners all of whom studied STEM-based subjects: Philip Anderson, Peter Mitchell (1920 – 1988) and Eric Maskin. Other inspirational alumni include: Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) – an English poet, critic, philosopher and romantic. Steve Fairbairn (1862-1938) - an influential rowing coach whose theories and rowing philosophy stimulated progress in the sport’s development. Jack Patterson, Grace Chatto and Milan Neil Amin-Smith – members of the Brit-ish electronic group Clean Bandit who rose to fame in 2010 following the release of hit singles such as ‘Rather Be’ and ‘Real Love’.

INSPIRATIONAL ALUMNI

Map of Cambridge, identifying the location of Cambridge SciSearch.

The Jesus College Coat of Arms.

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COURSES

BIOLOGICAL NATURAL SCIENCES

CHEMICAL NATURAL SCIENCES

COMPUTER SCIENCES

MATHEMATICS MEDICINE VETERINARY MEDICINE

Cambridge SciSearch passionately believes in the power of a STEM based education, and in align with this principle, offers the following range of courses. We proudly specialise in scienctific teaching; both in the classroom and in the laboratory setting. All of our courses are based on subject material which constitutes a core part of the academic curriculum currently taught to first year undergraduate science students at the University of Cambridge.

For further details of individual course content please refer to: www.cambridgescisearch.com/courses/

Each student must indicate their preferred course choice upon application. Confirmation of exact academic syllabus and required pre-reading materials for each course will be provided by 1st July

2016.

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ACTIVITIES - Listen to notable guest speakers from some of Cambridge’s internationally renowned Scientific Research Institutes.

- Engage in structured scientific debate tackling some of the most contro-versial areas facing modern day scientific research.

ACADEMIC ENRICHEMENT

- Enjoy tickets to a production at the annual Cambridge Shakespeare Festi-val set amongst some of Cambridge’s most beautiful college gardens. Pos-sible shows include Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing or A Mid-summer’s Night Dream.

- Visit King’s College Chapel and a range of stunning Cambridge Colleges to get a feel for the historic nature of the city.

- Visit some of Cambridge’s most celebrated museums – including The Fitzwilliam Museum – which houses artefacts ranging from Ancient Egyp-tian sarcophaguses to masterpieces by Pablo Picasso.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

- Enjoy a walking tour around Cambridge to formally familiarise yourself with the city and visit distinguished sites such as The Eagle public house – home to Watson and Crick’s discovery of DNA.

- Lay back and relax as you revel in a chauffeured punting trips down the River Cam, courtesy of Scudamore’s; Cambridge’s leading punting company.

- Visit the stunning Cambridge Botanical Gardens which is home to over 8000 different plant species!

DAILY ACTIVITIES

Punting on the River Cam.

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- Benefit from optional rowing taster sessions at a leading College Boat Club and engage in Cambridge’s lively rowing scene on the River Cam.

- Enjoy optional grass court tennis taster sessions

- Participate in sports afternoons which mimic the University College Leagues. Sports options available include: football, rounders, ultimate fris-bee and croquet – but other sports will be possible on request! Students will be divided into houses (mentor groups) upon arrival, with participation encouraged regardless of ability.

SPORTING ACTIVITIES

College rowers on the River Cam in the annual ‘May Bumps’ race.

- Take a day trip to Oxford, with highlights including a guided walking tour of the city, free time for personal exploration and a 3 course banquet style dinner in a medieval hall belonging to one of the illustrious Oxford Colleges. This trip also allows you to make your own direct comparison between the prestigious universities of both Cambridge and Oxford (also termed “The Other Place”).

- Embark upon a day trip to London, including a visit to either the London Science Museum or the Natural History Museum, a quintessential British pic-nic lunch in Hyde Park, and a tour of the internationally distinguished Royal Institute of Science.

WEEKEND EXCURSIONS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

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TIMETABLE

Please note that exact timetable scheduling is subject to change.

All students must register with their student mentor at the scheduled evening activity after dinner. Thereafter they can make use of the common areas and socialise quietly until the 11pm curfew at which time they are expected to be in their own rooms and quiet. Students mentors will perform bedroom checks from 11pm onwards to ensure that all participants are abiding by these rules.

CURFEW

During the two week programme all participants will be given free time to explore the centre of Cambridge. Sporting activ-ities will be encouraged among participants in various parks throughout the city, but this time also provides an excellent opportunity to build friendships that will last beyond the course!

FREE TIME

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Travel to and from the programme must be booked and paid for independently. Once your place on the programme has been confirmed, we will ask you to provide us with students’ travel information as early as possible.

PROGRAMME ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If travelling with a parent or guardian to/from the programme please see the information listed under ‘UK students’ to the

left-hand side of the page.

On arrivals day (Monday 1st August 2016), we can arrange a taxi transfer service from any UK airport or station (this will

incur a small additional fee). This service will be available for the entire day, however we strongly advise that you book

a flight which is scheduled to arrive in the UK between 8.00am and 4.00pm, thus ensuring that every student

makes their way safely to the summer school programme in Cambridge.

At the end of the programme the same taxi transfer service will be available on departure day (Saturday 13th August

2016).

UK STUDENTS

Parents or guardians who would like to accompany students to the college are asked to arrive between 10.00am and 2.00pm on Monday 1st August 2016. Parents are invited into college to help their child settle into their room, and are welcome to attend walking tours of the college which will take place between 2.00-5.00pm on arrivals day.

On departure day (Saturday 13th August 2016) parents or guardians are asked to collect students between 9.00am and midday. Alternatively students may be collected by a named person on their departure day, provided we have writ-ten permission from a parent or guarduan in advance.

Breakfast takes places everyday between 8-9am and is of a continental-style, where students can help themselves to an array of options such as cereal, yogurt, fruit, toast, coffee, and tea. Dinner takes place between 5:30-6:30pm and multiple options are always available, including a vegetarian dish and access to an unlimited salad bar. Special dietary requirements can be readily catered for; please just let us know in advance so that we can inform the catering department. Students are responsible for buying their own lunch which allows time for exploration of the nearby city centre, where a wealth of dif-ferent eateries are situated, including sandwich shops, cafes, restaurants, crêperies, bakeries, sushi-bars, street-food outlets and supermarkets.

MEALTIMES

Lunch in Cambridge.

Students playing football in their free time.

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SAFETY AND WELFARE

The College Lawn.

Cambridge SciSearch prides itself on providing a safe en-vironment within which students can explore their cho-sen subject at depth, whilst engaging in a wide variety of additional extra-curricular activities. As such, all parents and students are required to agree to our code of con-duct upon programme registration.

All students are expected to maintain a standard of be-haviour that is considerate of others and appropriate for life in a college that they share with other members. Ex-cessive noise, abuse of property or facilities, or any oth-er anti-social or illegal behaviour is strictly forbidden. In particular the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs is not allowed, regardless of student age. Any student found in violation of this policy will be immediately expelled from the programme.

Our code of conduct can be accessed in its entirety on the ‘Apply Now’ page of our website: www.cambridge-scisearch.com/apply-now/.

Throughout the summer school, students will be under the direct supervision of a Programme Manager and a team of ‘Student Mentors’ who will be responsible for ensuring the welfare of all students. Registration will take place at all timetabled meals, academic sessions and social activities, to ensure that we remain aware of the whereabouts of each student throughout the pro-gramme. The Programme Manager and all Student Men-tors live in the residencies alongside our students, thus ensuring round-the-clock care and supervision.

In periods where students are given free time to explore the city centre (in particular during lunch times), there will be geographical area limits set out at the start of the course and students are expected to keep within these boundaries. The college also has a 24 hour security team, to ensure that students are in a safe and secure envi-ronment both day and night. The college grounds are locked from late evening onwards, at which point access is via keyard access only.

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KEY INFORMATION: Dates

Please make a note of the following key dates:

- Upon completion and acceptance of application | Deposit payment due

- 31st March 2016 | Deadline for 50% refund on total programme fees in the case of cancellation

- 1st June 2016 | Deadline for all programme fees to be paid

- 1st July 2016 | Confirmation of syllabus and required pre-reading for all subjects

- 1st August 2016 - 13th August 2016 | Programme runs in Cambridge (UK)

2016 Calendar

Punts ready and waiting to go in Cambridge.

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KEY INFORMATION: Programme Fees

- 12 nights private ensuite accommodation in a Cambridge University College

- 12 days continental breakfast and cafeteria style dinner in a traditional hall setting

- Daily lectures and academic supervisions, provided by leading Cambridge and Oxford academics

- All academic material and university support material required for the duration of the programme

- A minimum of 12 hours hands-on practical lab or computer-based research experience, led by leading Cambridge and Oxford academics

- A comprehensive social programme including daily activities, academic enrichment opportuni-ties, cultural experiences and sports-based activities

- Weekend group excursion to London including transport by coach, all activity costs and entrance fees

- Weekend group excursion to Oxford including transport by coach, all activity costs and entrance fees

- Traditional formal hall dinner at both a Cambridge and Oxford College

- Graduation ceremony, certificate and celebration dinner

- Cambridge SciSearch welcome pack and stationery

What’s included?

- Transport costs incurred travelling to and from the summer school

- Lunch – students are encouraged to explore the variety of eateries available in Cambridge

- Spending money for souvenirs and any other personal purchases made during the programme

- Personal travel insurance for students

Please note that the programme fee excludes:

2016 Programme Fee: The

£3500 (ex. VAT @20%)

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If you have any further questions at this stage please don’t hesitate to get in touch: enquiries@cambridgescisearch.com. A member or our dedicated team will reply as quickly as possible!

APPLICATION PROCESS

Visit our website: www.cambridgescisearch.com

Submit your completed application form: www.cambridgescisearch.com/apply-now/

Receive confirmation of your place on the 2016 course.

Make your deposit payment to reserve your place.

Pay remaining balance.

Prepare for and attend your chosen course in August 2016!

- Choose your preferred course choice. (A second choice course option is allowed in case the places on your first choice course have already been filled)

- View our T&C’s

- Agree to abide by our code of conduct whilst at-tending the course to ensure the safety of all par-ticipants

Upon receipt of your completed application form, it will be reviewed by a member of the Cam-bridge SciSearch team within 1 week. Following ac-ceptance onto the course you will be emailed con-firmation of your place, along with an invoice and reminder of key dates.

A non refundable £500 deposit payment is required to reserve your place on your course of choice.

Payment can be made by BACS bank transfer.

The remaining balance must be paid in full by 1st June 2016. Any bookings made after this date must be paid in full at the time of booking (upon receipt of invoice).

Confirmation of complete course syllabus and provision of pre-reading materials will be provided by 1st July 2016.

The Cambridge SciSearch 2016 course will run from Monday 1st - Saturday 13th August 2016. We look forward to seeing you there!

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