Main Events/Activities: 

• Outreach visits to three A-level schools. 
• Keynote address by guest speaker- Assoc. Prof. Samuel O. Okello from Makerere 
  University, Uganda. 
• Interactive engagements with practicing physiologists, including career guidance. 
• Simulation and laboratory demonstrations to illustrate physiological principles. 
• Production and distribution of flyers, posters, handouts, and lecture slides. 
• Presentation of certificates of participation to school heads and all project team members, serving both as recognition and as a reminder to sustain physiology awareness. 

Key Participants: 

• 167 students from the three schools. 
• 9 Science teachers who actively engage in discussions and feedback sessions. 
• 1 Guest speaker and 6 physiologist facilitators.  

Highlights: 

• Strong student curiosity during Q&A and discussions. 
• Simulation demonstrations that effectively linked theory to real-world physiology. 
• Certificates were presented to school heads as a formal commitment to continue 
  encouraging students to consider a career in physiology. 

Evidence of Change: 

• Student feedback reflected a clearer understanding of physiology’s scope and career prospects. 
• Teachers expressed intention to integrate physiology-related examples in lessons. 
• Certificates provided to school heads serve as a visible prompt to continue sensitising students. 

Broader Benefits: 

• Strengthened networks between the university physiology community and local schools. 
• Educational materials and certificates left with schools act as long-term resources and reminders. 

Unexpected Positive Effects: 

• Requests from non-participating schools to replicate the programme. 
• Teachers expressed interest in sustained mentorship and follow-up collaborations. 

• Educational materials and certificates displayed in schools will continue to encourage student engagement with an interest in physiology. 
• Teachers and school heads have pledged to use the resources in ongoing science teaching. 
• The project team intends to expand outreach to additional schools, leveraging the goodwill and interest generated. 

Successes: 

• High levels of student enthusiasm. 
• Tangible recognition through certificates motivates both schools and team members. 
• Creation of materials that will continue to benefit students and teachers. 

Challenges:

• There is limited time for extended discussions during school visits. 
• Demand exceeded the number of schools the budget could accommodate due to a change in strategy. 

Lessons Learned: 

• Certificates proved highly effective as both recognition and advocacy tools. 
• Visual and interactive approaches resonate most strongly with students. 
• Future programmes should plan for wider scaling to meet high demand.