Student stories

Student - Chris Smith

3rd year anatomy student Chris Smith reflects on his learning journey and stresses how body donors enabled teaching vastly more beneficial than other methods such as online learning.

Student and lecturer - Emily Baxter and Alistair Bond

Ex-anatomy student Emily Baxter explains the significant impact that donors had on her learning experience. Lecturer Alastair Bond details the course curriculum and how donors are vital in being able to deliver it.

Student - Rhiannon Howlett

Ex-anatomy student Rhiannon Howlett reflects that the donors have a profound impact on all students which helps them to develop, personally and professionally, and expresses her sincere gratitude for their sacrifice.

Students - Sian McCormack and Roisin Lewis

3rd year anatomy student Sian McCormack explains the unique, individualised insights that donors allow in a student's studies. Ex-anatomy student Roisin Lewis shares her thanks for the donors' admirable actions and how they will continue to help her in the future.

Students - Tree of Knowledge

Watch our Tree of Knowledge video, created for the 2024 Service of Thanksgiving. This tribute features our students reflecting on the impact of body donation. The tree imagery, mirrored in our special pin badge, symbolises the enduring legacy of our donors. Discover how this selfless gift supports medical education and research.