The students have been working alongside Lara Carr, a postgraduate research student from Royal Holloway University of London, to conduct research into the processes by which an organism senses, interprets, integrates, and regulates signals from within itself. In a series of tutorials, the students explored interoceptive and emotion models and the role of the brain in these processes. Their PhD tutor explained the interaction between interoception and emotion processing and encouraged the students to examine the differences in processing of those with clinical disorders. The programme culminated in each student completing an independently researched essay which was graded against university marking criteria.
The students graduated from the Scholars Programme on 6th May and were presented with certificates my the Headteacher, Mr John Fletcher.
Miss Beth Lawson, Head of Biology at Charters School said, “Every student has shown impressive dedication, curiosity and enthusiasm. Their work was highly praised and recognised as exceptional by course leader Lara Carr. All twelve participants have been a credit to their school and should be very proud of their achievements.”