The Kent Science Resource Centre is dedicated to the provision of training for laboratory technologists.The Centre managed by Mid Kent college delivers a foundation degree in Life Science Laboratory Technology and Bio-manufacturing. The degree is accredited by the University of Kent and is designed to fill a range of Life Science industry skills gaps.Students on the course have so far achieve placements at leading laboratories and the first cohort will be graduating in 2009.
The Kent Science Resource Centre is available to tenants of Kent Science Park and outside organisations as a venue for training, conferences and seminars. Each lab and training room is suitable for up to 20 students and the facility can be booked along with the conference centre and lecture theatre for larger teaching numbers.
The facility is suitable for a range of further education purposes, such as continuing professional development for working laboratories, science teachers, technicians and teaching assitants. Schools are encouraged to use the facility to demonstrate hands-on practical skills in a working laboratory environment.
The facility opened in September 2007 to great critical acclaim. It boasts unrivaled fully equipped science laboratories and training rooms.
Kent Science Resource Centre - Rates
Laboratory 1 - Basic Chemistry - £500 per day
Laboratory 2 - Basic Bioscience - £500 per day
For access to specialist lab equipment - contact us for further details.
Training Room 1 - Basic Room Rate - £250 per day
Training Room 2 - Basic Room Rate - £290 per day
Interactive White Board - £35 per day or £10 per hour
Data Projector (LCD) - £35 per day or £10 per hour
Data Projector (LCD) and Laptop - £80 per day or £25 per hour
Flip Chart - £15 per day
Technicians and Equipment
Technical support and access to specialist equipment such as HPLC, microscopes, laminar flow cabinets etc. are available. Full details available on request.
Science Masterclasses for 14-19 year olds
The Kent Science Resource Centre and Kent Science Park has designed a range of half day masterclasses aimed at inspiring young people in the laboratory environment. The Science Masterclass is a unique experience for young people to learn in a working laboratory environment which itself is located in one of the UK's leading science parks. For further information on the Science Masterclasses held at Kent Science Park, please contact Paul Price, Marketing Director on 01795 411500.
How to hire labs and training rooms at the Kent Science Resource Centre
For further information on room rates, room availability or to arrange a visit, please contact Helen Thomas or Julie Coleman on +44 (0)1795 599588.
Discount for block bookings are available.
www.kentscienceresourcecentre.co.uk
