Hosted at the Institute in the Park, the event brought students together with Alder Hey staff, scientists, technologists and creative arts professionals to discover careers ranging from cyber security and medicines safety to medical technology and innovation.
Through hands-on workshops, students tried resuscitation techniques, cracked cyber codes and explored medical simulation technology. They also developed and pitched their own ideas to improve patient safety, inspired by a virtual session ahead of the TeenTech Awards national showcase in June 2027.
Dr Katherine Birch, Director of Alder Hey Academy, said:
“Most young people only see a small part of what happens in the NHS, so days like this are a wonderful way to show them just how many different roles there are and where STEM and Arts based subjects could lead them. TeenTech gives them space to be curious, get creative and put their ideas to the test. We want to encourage that enthusiasm and help them develop the confidence, teamwork and problem-solving skills that the NHS will need in the years ahead. Helping young people discover what they could do is part of our commitment to creating happier, healthier futures.”
Maggie Philbin OBE, CEO TeenTech said: “Alder Hey is the perfect place to help young people understand both future careers across the whole health sector and areas where their fresh thinking might be welcomed. TeenTech Innovation days open both the eyes of teenagers to pathways they may never have considered but also those of health experts who are often astonished by the ideas shared by young students.”
Supported by Alder Hey Children’s Charity and entrepreneur James Eder, the event was delivered by TeenTech and Alder Hey staff to help young people discover new possibilities and build confidence in their future careers.
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