A notable contingent of the Queen Mary Centre for Undergraduate Research (QMCUR) Team has participated in the CRISPR VIP Symposium, an event organized by QMCUR’s external partners, Gene Editors of the Future, at the University of Westminster.

The symposium was held on Friday 13th December 2024 in the historical Fyvie Hall and was attended by nearly 200 students, reflecting their commitment in advancing their knowledge. The presentations reflected great talent and diverse capabilities of the students involved, promoting vibrant exchanges of ideas and demonstrating their inclination toward interdisciplinary cooperation.

The team made a strong impression by showcasing seven diverse and thought-provoking presentations, covering a wide range of research topics, including:

• Updates on key ongoing pedagogical research,
• Advances in innovative projects in the field of robotics,
• An introduction to the projects carried out by our partners, including the Cybathlon Society and the Synthetic Biology and Biochemical Engineering Society, and their newly formed teams,
• Reflections on integrating epistemology into scientific endeavours.

The organizers warmly welcomed our team’s presence and expressed their eagerness to continue collaboration and partnership. The event provided an excellent opportunity for networking and the path forward for future interdisciplinary collaborations.

The presence of QMCUR Team has been welcomed by the organizers, who are keen to continue the collaboration and partnerships. The event has been an excellent opportunity for networking and exchange views and ideas for future interdisciplinary collaborations. It clearly demonstrated the importance of research-based education and outlined the path forward for advancing this educational approach toward greater achievements.