MRC Biostatistics Unit
Photo collage from recent public engagement activities
We co-ordinate various public engagement and communications activities which showcase the breadth of biostatistics research and its importance in clinical medicine and public health.
We are regular exhibitors at Cambridge Science Festival which is held in March every year and attracts more than 30,000 visitors. We have also taken part in the MRC Festival of Medical Research, and Big Biology Day. We develop and present an exciting selection of hands-on, interactive activities for these events, designed to inform and inspire public audiences. Our researchers are also available to speak to about our research and what we do.
Cambridge Science Festival 2021
Image of coronavirus
On Thursday 18th March at 11am, we will be holding a live virtual event on the theme of COVID-19 and clinical trials.
‘How to find treatments during a pandemic’.
Join our live stream and hear from one of our expert statisticians, Prof Thomas Jaki, about how we use trial designs to evaluate possible treatment options for COVID-19. You will also have the opportunity to ask your questions and take part in our virtual game all about randomisation.
This event is for secondary school students and members of the general public. If you would like to attend, please email: alison.quenault@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk
MRC Cambridge Activity Book 2020
MRC Activity Book
Medical Research Council (MRC) scientists in Cambridge are studying all the different ways that medical science can help protect our health and improve our lives.
This activity book is for people of all ages to explore the variety of MRC-funded work that takes place in Cambridge. Our work involves examining everything from the cells and organs in our bodies, all the way up to the places where live… and all the things in between! Many of our scientists are currently extending this expertise into research on coronavirus.
Download and print the activity book, and enjoy! Don’t miss the BSU activities on pages 3 and 4.
Engaging with school students
Logo for I’m a Scientist, Stay at Home
One of our PhD students recently took part in the fantastic scheme, I’m a Scientist, Stay at Home, bringing together scientists and school students using online tools during the COVID19 outbreak – read more.
We have also regularly taken part in the Nuffield Placement Scheme, hosting A-Level students for a summer work experience placement – read more. One of our students said this about their placement at the BSU:
“I would like to say thank you for letting me undertake a Nuffield project with you and helping me so much with it. I have recently been given a place at medical school. I wanted to thank you because I wouldn’t have got in if it were not for the Nuffield project.”