The purpose of the Work Experience Week is to learn what it’s like to work in an academic, research-based university through a series of workshops, lab sessions and a project where you will be working alongside other pupils with similar interests in physics and astronomy. This is your chance to explore fascinating Physics topics, meet...
Schools can bring A-level Physics students to our First Year Teaching Labs to carry out a practical experiment using an oscilloscope.
Physics and Beyond is an interactive, hands-on day for Year 10 students who have the potential to thrive in A-level Physics but might need that final spark of inspiration.
This lecture is open to everyone, especially school groups and members of the public. Massive Stars and Where to Find Them Massive Stars are the giants of the cosmos: rare, brilliant, and short-lived. They burn their fuel millions of times faster than our Sun, sculpt galaxies with their winds and explosions, and forge the elements...
Targeted at year 12s studying Maths, Chemistry &/ Physics, students are invited to visit the University of Leeds independently to experience life as an undergraduate for one day (not open to school groups). You will be introduced to Chemistry & Chemical Engineering courses taught at the University of Leeds, take part in practical activities in...
Explore the future of space and science with the Royal Institution's CHRISTMAS LECTURES. This free, one-day event invites A-level students (Years 12–13) to learn, discuss, and critically examine the topic of this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES, sponsored by CGI. The 2025 lectures, presented by Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, will explore the extraordinary breakthroughs that have revolutionised our understanding of the...
Targeted at year 9 female/ nonbinary students (maximum 10 p/school) along with a teacher. Students are invited to the University of Leeds for the day to discover more about Computer Science and related opportunities/ careers. Delivered by academics, postgraduate students and undergraduate ambassadors, students will take part in practical workshops in specialist IT clusters alongside...
Targeted at year 8 female/ nonbinary students (maximum 10 p/school) along with a teacher. Students are invited to the University of Leeds for the day to discover more about Computer Science and related opportunities/ careers. Delivered by academics, postgraduate students and undergraduate ambassadors, students will take part in practical workshops in specialist IT clusters alongside...
Practical, hands-on work experience placements for Year 12 students hosted by STEM professionals. Placements connect students to experts working at the cutting edge of research and innovation.
A Year 12 work experience week for students studying both Physics and Maths at A-level.