Hayley Russell
Hayley graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2020 with first-class honours in her master of chemistry with teaching degree.
During her time at university, Hayley thoroughly enjoyed her thesis work on developing a screening method for synthetic cannabinoids and has since had the opportunity to publish some of her work alongside members of the Dennany research group.
Hayley completed her probationary year at Coltness High School, Wishaw and is now a member of the Mearns Castle High School chemistry department.
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