PUPILS are being given the chance to become detectives, at a forensic workshop.
Children from schools throughout Teesside are attending the workshop at the University of Teesside, as part of a Chemistry at Work project.
Experiments have been set up to make science fun, and the most popular is a crime scene.
A university spokesman said: "A room has been turned into a crime scene and the youngsters get involved with the forensic investigation.
"They are doing things like finger-printing and making casts of footprints to try to identify the criminal.
"They have to put all the evidence together, just like a real investigation. It is definitely the most popular thing here."
About 500 children from 11 primary schools have taken over the university for a fortnight as part of a drive to encourage youngsters to further their education.
Two mini graduation ceremonies will be held for those who have taken part in a variety of events
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