Campus Experience Days
Visit the University of Leeds Engineering & Physical Science faculty and experience life as an undergraduate student for one day. These campus experience days are designed to give students an insight into studying their chosen subject with access to academics, specialist facilities and undergraduate ambassadors.
Committed to supporting students to make informed choices at higher education, students will be invited to mini-lectures delivered by guest speakers and practical activities in the laboratories.
Lunch is provided on the day in addition to materials and resources. Please ensure students and staff are wearing comfortable shoes to walk around campus.
Available for individuals and school groups to book in advance - please see detail below.
Mini bus parking is provided on the day free of charge.
| Event Title | Date & Time | Subject Focus | Audience | Booking |
| CyberFirst Schools - Year 8
CyberFirst Schools - Year 9
Enhanced Campus Tours - Year 12 |
Tuesday 23 September 2025, 9:10- 2:40pm
& Wednesday 15 October 2025, 9:10 - 2:40pm
Tues - Thurs October - March 2026, 9:30- 12pm or 12 - 2:30pm
|
Computer Science
Computer Science
Computer Science |
Year 8
Year 9
Year 12 |
Year 8 & 9 - Max 10 p/school. Sign up here
Year 12 - Max 35 p/school. Sign up here
|
| Beneath the city: a discovery of Civil Engineering & Geology
|
Wednesday 22 October 2025, 9:10- 2:40pm | Civil Engineering & Geology | Year 10 | School Groups – Max 10 p/school |
| Chemical Innovations
|
Thursday 20 November 2025, 9:10- 2:40pm | Chemical & Process Engineering | Year 12 | Individuals. Sign up here |
| Celebrating women in STEM | Friday 6 March 2026, 9:10- 2:40pm | Engineering, Maths & Physics | Year 9 | Sign up here |
| Girls into Electronics (in partnership with UKESF) | Weds 1 July 2026, 9:10- 2:40pm | Electronic & Electrical Engineering | Year 10 – 12
(girls only) |
Individuals & School Groups - Max 10 p/school |
Example Event Schedule
Registration at Parkinson steps - 09:10am
Welcome – 09:30am
Activity – 10:00 -11:30am
Lunch – 11:30am
Campus Tour – 12pm
Activity – 1:00 – 2:00pm
Mini-lecture/ Q&A – 2:00- 2:30pm
Depart from Parkinson steps – 2:40pm
Sign Up
Please use the sign up forms listed next to the events above.
Please note that the booking is not confirmed until you have received an email confirmation from the STEM Outreach team (within 2 weeks of booking). This will include an event timetable and risk assessment.
This does not apply for Girls into Electronics as bookings will be made via the UKESF website- UK Electronics Skills Foundation (ukesf.org)
The STEM team is committed to diversifying STEM subjects and prioritises working with young people from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM subjects at the University of Leeds.
Contact Us
To speak to someone about the events in more detail, please email Natalie Lead Outreach Officer for Engineering & Computer Science.