Events: STEM
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PwC Event promoting Computing’s degree apprenticeship course
Are you interested in studying Computer Science whilst also gaining hands-on work experience in the world of technology? Join our event on 24th November to hear the stories of some of PwC’s Technology Degree Apprentices, who are studying Computer Science at the University of Leeds. You’ll find out more about this degree apprenticeship, including university…
8th Annual Young Scientists Journal Conference
The Young Scientists Journal Conference is back! It will be held on Saturday, 26 September 2020! It will be hosting distinguished speakers from various scientific fields, and the conference will also showcase original research from young and budding scientists all across the globe. This year due to the pandemic our conference is being held online….
Fluid Dynamics Competition for KS3
The University of Leeds is pleased to announce a new science competition inviting students to explore the wonders of everyday fluid dynamics. Year 7 – 9 students are invited to submit a photograph/series of photographs (maximum 6) of their own fluid dynamics in motion through experimentation or real-world application by Tuesday 1 December 2020. Further…
Physics Work Experience Week
Due to the proactive measures being taken by the University for COVID-19, we will not be running an on-campus Work Experience Week. However, we are planning to run a virtual work experience program during 20-24 July 2020. Applications are now closed, but there may be some availability as we approach the date of the program….
Biological Sciences Summer School 2020
This year’s summer school will take place on Monday 6 – Wednesday 8 July 2020. The Biological Sciences Summer School 2020 will be going ahead in an alternative format. Due to the governments and university advice re: Covid-19 lectures, interactive sessions and project work will be delivered in an alternative form online where possible. Please…
Mathematics Summer School: University Mathematics in Perspective
Due to the Covid-19 situation, our 2020 mathematics summer school will take place online. This short course for sixth form students will provide an introduction to mathematics at the University of Leeds. We will offer you a sneak preview of university life plus an insight into how mathematics develops at degree level. Our University tutors…
Food Science Summer School
Although we won’t be able to welcome you to Leeds for our 2020 summer school, the School of Food Science and Nutrition will hold an online alternative for Year 12 students, which will take place between Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd July 2020. The event aims to give young scientists an introduction to this multidisciplinary…
Engineering Taster Day – Key Stage 4
Students are invited to take part in an online event with University of Leeds academics and current students. Dr Ana Heitor will deliver a live taster lecture introducing civil engineering and exploring careers before guiding students through an online interactive activity. Finally, students will have the opportunity to take part in a live Q&A with…
Year 9-11 Sustainability STEM Taster Day
Join us for the day to discover more about university, STEM subjects and where they could take you. Hear from current students about what it’s like to study at Leeds and take part in 3 STEM workshops around the theme of sustainability, where we will demonstrate how science can provide answers for a sustainable future….
Leeds Festival of Science 2020
We look forward to welcoming you to Leeds Festival of Science 2020! There are events across Leeds for you to enjoy between 6th and 25th March 2020. We are looking forward to working with schools and colleges during a festival packed with activities for Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 5 and teachers involving science,…