Recent Outreach Activities

Physics to host Sutton Trust Summer School

We are pleased to share that the Department of Physics will be hosting a 2026 Sutton Trust Physics and Astronomy Summer School, led by Dr Lauren Doyle.

Fri 13 Feb 2026, 14:54 | Tags: Feature News, announcements, Outreach, Public Engagement and Media, Faculty of Science

Applications for our annual work experience are now open

Our work experience will provide students with a broad insight into physics and what it would be like to work in a busy university physics department. You’ll spend time with our highly skilled research and technical staff learning about real-life physics problems and exciting research projects.

Applications are open to students in Year 10-12, and close at midnight on Sunday 1st March 2026.

Find out more about our programme and how to apply.

Fri 13 Feb 2026, 10:47 | Tags: Feature News, announcements, Careers, Outreach, Public Engagement and Media, Faculty of Science

Professor Tim Gershon elected as LHCb Spokesperson

Congratulations to Professor Tim Gershon who has been elected as the next international Spokesperson for the LHCb collaboration at CERN.

Find out more.

Thu 12 Feb 2026, 09:20 | Tags: Feature News, announcements, Careers, Staff and Department, Faculty of Science