Hinchingbrooke School solves botanical crime scene

We were delighted to welcome Sixth Form students from Hinchingbrooke School to SLCU this week to meet our scientists and solve a botanic-inspired crime.

Hinchingbrooke School students working together to solve the botanical crime in the SLCU Escape Room. Images by Nataliia Kuksa.

SLCU hosted 25 A Level Biology students from Hinchingbrooke School for a tour of our building, cafe table chat with our scientists about what they do and Science Escape Room.

Reactions to the visit have been overwhelmingly positive, with students citing a great atmosphere, friendly researchers and engaging and thought provoking activities.

Hinchingbrooke School students working together to solve the botanical crime in the SLCU Escape Room.

Hinchingbrooke School students touring the SLCU building

Hinchingbrooke School students tested their biology knowledge in the SLCU Escape Room and chatted with scientists about their work.

Plant science at Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is home to one of the largest concentrations of plant research anywhere in the world. Visit the below organisations to find out about their work in sustainable agriculture, conservation and fundamental research.

Department of Plant Sciences

Crop Science Centre

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Cambridge University Herbarium

Cambridge Global Food Security

Cambridge Centre for Physical Biology

Conservation Research Institute

Plants @ Cambridge Hub

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