STUDENTS at a North-East college have attracted international attention for creating a drama involving disputed paternity tests.

But this was no Jeremy Kyle-style bust-up, as the talented group from Middlesbrough College have shown.

The group of A-Level students turned into film directors to tell the true story of a man who repeatedly failed paternity tests, even though he had fathered his child.

Students researched, wrote, acted, narrated, filmed and edited the drama which has since earned recognition from the LUMA Centre Finland – an organisation that promotes STEM subjects internationally.

The group was shortlisted for the centre’s StartT Education Award.

Dr Richard Spencer , who guided the students, said: "I am incredibly proud of our students’ efforts – their project is an excellent example of cross-curricular learning and showcases our students’ talents and ability to work as a team.

“To reach the nomination stage is a fantastic achievement. The drama is thrilling and shows that you can create with biology classes."

The drama has also reached the finals of the KREF International Creative Education Festival, to be held in Macedonia in September.