Teesside University students put memory to the test in world record attempt

Dozens of Teesside University students are hoping to get their names in the record books by taking part in the world’s biggest memory game.

At 2.30pm on Friday 19 October, students will contribute to the Guinness record attempt which is being staged nationwide to celebrate Biology Week.

By sitting a ten minute memory test which has been prepared by renowned experimental psychologist Professor Bruce Hood, the students will be contributing to a nationwide scientific study.

Helen Page, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Biology, said: 'We are really excited to be part of this unique world record attempt. Not only will it give students the opportunity to contribute to a Guinness world record, but their answers will also form part of a wider scientific memory study.'

Biology Week, organised by the Society of Biology, runs from 13 to 19 October and will feature a wide range of events to allow people to learn more about biology.

Dr Mark Downs, Chief Executive of the Society of Biology, said: 'This will be the climax of Biology Week, with schools, universities, and learned societies testing their memories simultaneously. We’ve been thrilled with the number of people who are keen to take part and we have high hopes for setting an impressive world record.'

'We hope the record attempt will highlight the importance of neuroscience research, especially into diseases like Alzheimer’s, which affects around 496,000 people in the UK and is projected to increase.'

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