The EPQ department recently hosted its annual Marketplace Evening, an event designed to give Extended Project Qualification students the opportunity to practise and refine their final assessed presentations. The evening once again highlighted the creativity, curiosity, and academic rigour of our students, who explored an impressive range of research topics.
This year’s projects tackled an eclectic mix of challenging questions, including whether funnel‑web spider venom could support stroke treatments, how biomedical engineering might influence future Mars colonisation, and whether first-time mothers receive adequate support. Other thought‑provoking studies examined the potential exploitation of children in family vlogging channels, the science behind producing a winning racehorse, the case for prescribing MMA on the NHS and even whether Doctor Who stands up to scientific scrutiny.
Visitors were invited to browse students’ stalls, view project work, and speak directly with the researchers about their findings. The evening also included an informative presentation outlining the structure and value of the EPQ course.
To close the event, attendees were given the chance to vote for the presentations that impressed them the most, contributing to a series of awards.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and supported our students. Their dedication and enthusiasm were truly inspiring and we look forward to celebrating their success as they move towards their final assessments.