A SCHOOL’S Brilliant Club enjoyed a taste of university life during a special graduation event at St John’s College in Cambridge.

The Cornelius Vermuyden School club had a tour and workshops before receiving certificates for taking part in the national Brilliant Club Scheme, which works with youngsters who have aspirations to go to university.

The group worked with Christina Murray from the University College of London’s Brain Bank for neurological disorders to explore the role of proteins in Alzheimer’s disease. Nick Knowland, Brilliant Club lead teacher, said: “From conversations with the pupils, I know that they all enjoyed the course and the graduation day itself.

“They told me how much they gained in terms of knowledge, skills and confidence. Skills useful for GCSEs and beyond. It must also be said how excited the students were.”