Professor Lord Winston captivates Habs pupils

On Thursday 11 October, the Habs Science Society hosted Professor Lord Robert Winston. His visit appealed to all sections of the Habs community, with pupils of all ages from the Boys’ and Girls’ Schools, as well as teaching and support staff all enthralled.

In the first session, Professor Winston gave an engaging account of the history and development of the human species from a scientific viewpoint in a packed Aske Hall. He then moved onto his own research field of fertility treatment, and some of the key developments in the area. The difficult ethical decisions associated with his field, and how creativity in music and science can support each other where highlights of his presentation.

Professor Winston then held a Q&A session with A-Level biologists about his experiences of medical research and ethics. This gave valuable insights into the current state of medicine, and the opportunity for the boys and girls to consider the wider role of science and medicine in society.