Kans and Kandy Group is proud to sponsor the inaugural Scott Wilkes Memorial Lecture, celebrating the founding head of the School of Medicine and his enduring legacy of making medicine accessible to talented students from all backgrounds.
About the Event
Join us on Thursday, October 1st, 5pm–7pm at the Murray Lecture Theatre, City Campus, for an evening of inspiring student presentations and celebration of Professor Scott Wilkes’ vision for socially responsible medicine.
5pm: Drinks and refreshments reception (Medical School, Murray Health)
6pm: Lectures begin
The Competition
We’re inviting undergraduate medical students to submit a 300-word abstract exploring advances in medical education or research that benefit disadvantaged communities. Selected students will deliver a 10-minute presentation to a panel of judges.
Prize Fund:
- 1st place: £1,000
- 2nd place: £500
- 3rd place: £250
- All winners receive commemorative certificates
Why This Matters
Professor Wilkes founded the School of Medicine on the principle of making medicine accessible to talented students who lacked the opportunity to study it. Under his leadership (2018–2026), the school achieved remarkable outcomes: ranked No. 1 nationally for academic tutor support, and sector-leading in widening participation, state school entrants, and local recruitment.
By supporting this lecture series, Kans and Kandy Group continues to champion the values of accessibility, social responsibility, and excellence in medicine.
How to Enter
Deadline: Thursday, September 3rd
Submit abstracts to: CatoMS@sunderland.ac.uk
Open to all undergraduates in the School of Medicine.
