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Top scientist makes 'inspiring' classroom visit

Towcester CE Primary School Lord Winston with dark hair and beard, wearing a light blue shirt and grey tie, sitting on a desk in a classroom. There is a large TV screen behind him. A hand is visible, raised by a child who is otherwise out of shot.Towcester CE Primary School
Lord Winston answered questions from year 5 and 6 pupils

One of the UK's best-known scientists has been back to the classroom to inspire the next generation.

Lord Robert Winston, who pioneered IVF treatments and became a TV presenter and author, visited Towcester Church of England Primary School in Northamptonshire.

He talked about the human body and answered questions from the children.

The head teacher said he had inspired the children to consider careers in science.

Lord Robert Winston made a successful transition from the laboratory to the TV camera, presenting several series including Your Life in Their Hands, The Human Body and Walking with Cavemen.

He made his name with his work to improve fertilisation and screen embryos for genetic diseases.

He went on to run a research programme to improve human transplantation.

Lord Winston with dark hair and beard, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt, resting his arms on the basket of a hot air balloon in flight. Another man wearing a blue jacket is at the other side of the basket (presumably the pilot). He is wearing yellow gloves. The balloon is travelling over fields and trees.
Lord Robert Winston has presented several TV programmes including How Science Changed Our World

He visited Towcester Church of England Primary School to speak to year 5 and 6 pupils last Thursday.

Beatrix from Year 6 welcomed the opportunity to meet him. She said: "It was exciting to meet a real-life scientist and learn from their experiences because they worked really hard to achieve their goals."

Mason added: "I thought it was really cool for a world-famous scientist to come and visit our school."

Towcester CE Primary School Lord Winston with dark hair and beard, wearing a light blue shirt and grey tie, with one fist raised. Several rows of boys and girls, some with blue school sweaters, are sitting on the floor in front of him. An adult is sitting on a desk, two others are sitting on chairs. There is a whiteboard behind Lord Winston.Towcester CE Primary School
Head teacher Sally Beaton said the children were "motivated and engaged" by their special visitor

Head teacher Sally Beaton said: "It was an inspiring and memorable day for everyone involved, offering a unique glimpse into the world of science and the life of a renowned scientist.

"The children were incredibly motivated and engaged by Lord Winston’s visit. He has certainly inspired them to consider science as a vocation."

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