Wellcome Connecting Science: the Institute’s learning, training and engagement programme
About us
Wellcome Connecting Science is the Wellcome Sanger Institute’s learning, training and engagement programme. Our goal is to enable everyone to explore genomic science and its impact on research, health and society.
Drawing on the ground-breaking research taking place at the Sanger Institute and on the Wellcome Genome Campus, Connecting Science inspires new thinking, sparks conversation, supports learning, and measures and understands global attitudes and perspectives. We connect researchers, health professionals and the wider public, creating opportunities and spaces to explore genomic science and its relationship with people, and the world around us.
Led by interim director Dr Ireena Dutta.
Professional training and events
Our learning and training offer spans from discovery research based on genomic technologies, to the application of genomics in healthcare and public health.
We combine our expertise and experience in educational development and event delivery, with the specialist knowledge of colleagues from the Sanger Institute, and from across the globe, to create activities and resources that enable knowledge sharing and professional community building.
Our learning audiences include
- research and healthcare professionals
- teachers and educators
- young people
Our offer ranges from immersive, multi-day conferences and training courses on the Wellcome Genome Campus, to introductory, online learning, and focussed, hands-on courses in regional hubs across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We aim to reach beyond the science, fostering networks for global collaboration and knowledge exchange, capacity building, and the development of new careers, skills, and understanding.
For educators of young people in education, we offer professional development, school visits, as well as many online resources on Your Genome (see below).
Public programmes
Our public programming includes a range of events and activities aimed at a variety of audiences, from schools and young people, to public and community groups. We work with a number of regional and national partners to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to explore genomic science and its impact on all of us.
We are focussed on creating equitable access to our activities, whether these are in-person or online.
We host events that showcase the work of our Sanger Institute colleagues, as well as the stories behind the research. We also develop and support longer-term projects that enable different public audiences to interact with, or contribute to, Sanger science, in creative and innovative ways.
Your Genome: genetics and genomics learning resources
Your Genome is a free, online collection of genetics and genomics learning resources, serving both individuals with personal or professional interests in these fields.
This site covers
- Explore genomics (For example: Evolution of modern humans or What is meiosis?)
- Resources for students and teachers
- Careers in genomics (For example: career profiles or career videos)
- Genomics glossary
An excellent starting point for anyone with a curiosity for genomics.
Explore the diversity of career pathways into the field of genomics with our series of films and career profiles at https://www.yourgenome.org/tags/careers/
Hiring our venue: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre
Hinxton Hall Conference Centre offers world-class event and meeting spaces designed for knowledge sharing in the scientific research community. Set in the tranquil grounds of the Wellcome Genome Campus, the venue boasts stunning contemporary architecture combined with heritage features. There are flexible meeting rooms for up to 300 people, including a tiered auditorium, which are complemented by extensive modern accommodation, and a food and drink offer driven by quality and sustainability.
Contact
Got a question for Wellcome Connecting Science?
The Connecting Science Programme Office provides strategic oversight, project development, and marketing and communications support across the programme.
This is a good place to start! hello@wellcomeconnectingscience.org
Connect online with Connecting Science
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- Connecting Science – whole programme
- Schools and learning
- Public events
- Professional learning and training
And join us on
LinkedIn – Learning and Training Engagement and Society
YouTube – Your Genome Learning and Training