STUDENTS from a Notts school have visited an overseas university site.
The 15 of A-level biology students from Kimberley School headed to the University of Nottingham's Malaysia campus.
They visited the site's Crops for the Future Research Centre, where scientists are looking at under-used crops.
Head teacher Chris Teal said: "This was learning at its absolute best. Our students have been working alongside research scientists on genuine projects unfettered by the constraints of the classroom.
"There is no doubt some of these students will be amongst the next generation of research scientists."
Professor Sayed Azam-Ali, chief executive officer of Crops for the Future Research Centre, said: "The visit provided a unique opportunity for 15 A Level biology students from Nottinghamshire to experience Malaysia's rich tropical diversity.
"They spent five days on Tioman Island carrying out a detailed marine biodiversity study."
Seventeen-year-old Lucy Harris said: "The trip was a great idea because it showed learning was not just in the classroom. We were actually in the field and it was very exciting. I am thinking about doing Biology at university and this trip was great preparation for that."
The 15 of A-level biology students from Kimberley School headed to the University of Nottingham's Malaysia campus.
They visited the site's Crops for the Future Research Centre, where scientists are looking at under-used crops.
Head teacher Chris Teal said: "This was learning at its absolute best. Our students have been working alongside research scientists on genuine projects unfettered by the constraints of the classroom.
"There is no doubt some of these students will be amongst the next generation of research scientists."
Professor Sayed Azam-Ali, chief executive officer of Crops for the Future Research Centre, said: "The visit provided a unique opportunity for 15 A Level biology students from Nottinghamshire to experience Malaysia's rich tropical diversity.
"They spent five days on Tioman Island carrying out a detailed marine biodiversity study."
Seventeen-year-old Lucy Harris said: "The trip was a great idea because it showed learning was not just in the classroom. We were actually in the field and it was very exciting. I am thinking about doing Biology at university and this trip was great preparation for that."
