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World Science Day occurs every year on 10 November by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The day seeks to encourage links between the scientific community and the general public, highlighting the positive impacts that science has on society. Each year, the day focuses on a different theme, with this year’s theme focusing on ‘Why Science Matters – Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures’.
Don Whitley Scientific (DWS) commemorates World Science Day by reflecting on the ways that we strive to create an improved healthcare landscape for new generations. One way that we do this is by supporting young scientists. For example, the DWS Travel Grant is something that we offer to researchers who have used a Whitley Workstation, giving them the opportunity to present their findings on a larger scale. In addition, their research is publicised via the DWS Blog and shared to our mailing list which helps to promote their work and foster connections within their particular research field. Moreover, we encourage scientific research through our free Webinars and Published Paper database. We think that having the access to new research is crucial for fuelling the growth and development of emerging researchers. This also ensures that we stay current with the latest advancements, which is essential for designing future workstations and understanding their potential applications.
Our workstations are developed and manufactured in-house, with the majority built by the help of our apprentices. The DWS Apprenticeship Scheme provides those between the ages of 16 – 21 a continuous channel of education and excellent career progression potential. Many of our apprentices find full-time roles in departments such as Service & Maintenance, Production, Research & Development, and the Machine Shop. However, there is often a desire to learn how their creations will be utilised, which fosters more interest in this field. And without their contributions, we wouldn’t be able to create workstations that researchers, clinical microbiologists and students rely on to discover new treatments for diseases and work towards a better future.
We are proud that we can provide so many opportunities for current and future generations, and ultimately aid research that enhances public health.
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