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LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · 5d

Come and join our team!

We're looking for a secondary science teacher 👨‍🏫

Find out more and apply 👇
jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

#TeachingJob #Educationjobs #science #southampton

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · 12d

Looking to boost your students’ health and engagement with science?

Come and see what we offer at @uhsft.bsky.social.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Understand problems young people face today
🥗 Gain skills to support your students’ health
👐 Try our hands-on activities and view our resources

Email: [email protected]

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · 12d

🗨️ Aged between 14 and 18 years?

Join our NxtGen Researcher Programme, and get paid to do your own research!

Carry out a research project on issues that matter to you and your community.

Find out more and apply by Wednesday 15th October 👉 bit.ly/NxtGenApplic...

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · 21d

Interested in a career in medicine? Want to gain experience? 🩺

Join our online course, starting 5th November.

Find out more and sign up 👇
bit.ly/experience-m...

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · 26d

Our Autumn term newsletter is out! 🍂📰

Take a look at what we've been getting up to, and find out more about opportunities and upcoming events.

Read it here 👉 lifelabonline.org/local/pages/...

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · 28d

“It gave amazing practical experience.” 💙

Aspiring medics explored the world of medicine with experts at @uhsft.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social at our summer school.

They also had tours, including the acute medical unit and research facility.

🔗 lifelabonline.org/local/pages/...

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · 28d

Last chance to apply!

We’re recruiting a new LifeLab teacher.

Find out more and apply: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

#TeachingJob #Educationjobs #science #southampton

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Sep 4

One week left to apply!

We’re recruiting a new LifeLab teacher.

Find out more and apply 👉 jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

#TeachingJob #Educationjobs #science #southampton

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LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join our LifeLab team!

We’re looking for a Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise Fellow who:
🧪 has experience teaching science in secondary schools or colleges
✍️ can develop and deliver teacher professional development

Find out more and apply 👇
jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=49888

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LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Aug 15

🗨️ Have your say!

Are you aged 12–25 with lived experience of #Autism or #ADHD?

Take part in a short survey by @hantsconnect.bsky.social's Hampshire SEND Youth Forum.

Your answers will help shape a new support service designed with young people in mind.
👉 forms.office.com/e/6JLCkpZGMB

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jul 30

How do you ask children who are too young to read or write to record what they think of Early LifeLab? ✏️🤔

This is one challenge Morgan Mason's taking on as part of her PhD work. She's evaluating our activites for primary school children.

Read more 👉 lifelabonline.org/local/pages/?id=103

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jul 25

Come and join our next Youth Panel!

We'll be focusing on the British Science Festival, which is coming to Southampton in 2026.

Find out more and apply 👇
lifelabonline.org/course/view.php?id=158

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LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jul 24

Summer School is back – and we couldn’t be more excited! 🌞

It’s one of our favourite times of year, when we welcome Year 9-11 students who want to apply for medicine 🩺

The two packed days include learning skills in our purpose-built lab at @uhsft.bsky.social and a tour of our research facility.

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LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you to everyone we've worked with this academic year. Look how much you've helped us achieve!

Wishing you all a wonderful summer break, and looking forward to working with you again soon 😎⛱️

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LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jul 18

🎉 Celebrating a year of achievement 🎉

Last week, we held our 2025 LifeLab Showcase 🌟

It was a fantastic to hear our young people and collaborators speak about LifeLab's growing influence.

Thank you to everyone who's made this a brilliant year 👏👇
lifelabonline.org/local/pages/...

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LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jul 7

Our Early LifeLab team have sent out an incredible 61 flight cases this year to primary schools 🌟

Each one is packed full of fun activities for children to explore the science behind staying healthy 🍏🏃

Here's our latest batch, all lined up and ready to go 👇

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jul 3

Our director @kathwt.bsky.social was at the BBC's Broadcasting House in London for a @cfyounglives.bsky.social event last week.

The event explored the question ‘What next for youth provision after the Spending Review?’

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jul 2

Are you coming to our Showcase event next week?

We’re looking forward to celebrating our achievements over the last year 🎉

Come and hear from some of the young people, teachers and leaders who make LifeLab amazing.

Have you booked your space? 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lifelab-sh...

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · Jun 27

We were pleased to welcome Minister @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social to visit our medical researchers and LifeLab facility, where he saw how we are helping improve children's long-term health.

He was joined by @laboursatvir.bsky.social and met visiting schoolchildren.
 
Find out more 👉 tr.ee/Jk5UZI

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Satvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · Jun 26

Today myself and Stephen Morgan MP, a Minister for the D of E, spent the morning at @lifelabsoton.bsky.social, an entirely unique research-based educational project, right in the heart of Southampton General Hospital. Backed by the UoS, it’s already inspired over 17,000 young people. Great to see it

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LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jun 27

We had the pleasure of welcoming Minister
@stephenmorganmp.bsky.social and @laboursatvir.bsky.social to our facility at @uhsft.bsky.social yesterday.

They had a tour, talked to schoolchildren, and heard how we are helping young people live healthier lives 👇
lifelabonline.org/local/pages/...

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LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jun 18

Thank you to all the amazing teachers we work with!

We really appreciate all you do, helping young people to experience the science behind a healthy lifestyle 👏

#ThankATeacherDay

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jun 13

Interested to find out what we’ve achieved in the last year? Want to celebrate with us? 🎉

Join us on Tuesday 8th July for our Showcase event ✨

Book your place 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lifelab-showcase-2025-tickets-1405504324269

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LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jun 12

Are you a UK teacher looking for resources on vaping?

With the new disposable #vapeban, are your students asking ‘what’s the problem with vaping?’ 🤔

Check out our @pshe-association.bsky.social accredited resources 👇
lifelabonline.org/course/index...

LifeLab @lifelabsoton.bsky.social · Jun 12

Do you love working as a scientist or researcher at @uhsft.bsky.social or @unisouthampton.bsky.social? Want to inspire the next generation?✨

Come to our Meet the Scientist training day:
🗓️ Tuesday 24th June
🕘 9am - 3.15pm

Find out more and register to attend 👇
lifelabonline.org/local/pages/...

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