Interdisciplinary research into lifelong health.

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Suitable for 14-19-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, maths/science/design/STEM clubs and at home.

This resource links to KS4 and KS5 Biology, Mathematics and Design Technology.

It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers

This teaching resource explains the University of Surrey’s Lifelong Health Initiative, which promotes interdisciplinary research and aims to improve health and boost wellbeing in an ageing society.

This resource also contains interview four experts from a range of disciplines.

The activity sheet provides ‘talking points’ to prompt students to reflect on the research and activities to promote student collaboration.

This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).

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