SEM Menu of Activity - Teacher Continuing Professional Development

Looking at skulls and bones; Code crackers (for confident readers); Measuring Dinosaurs.

An interactive session that uses the Monopoly game as a learning platform for analytical techniques

A workshop on studying mathematics at university and on research in statistics.

Coding with Sophie Coding Club

An interactive workshop on mathematical modelling in epidemiology.

An interactive session focussing on solar power - and how we can use it as clean energy

A bespoke session on topics of interest via a visit to schools/colleges.

A lecture that discusses what "doing Chemistry" actually means in 2023 - and why it is worth studying Chemistry as a University Degree

A session focused on ice - so simple, and yet to complicated. Why does that matter - and, can you build an ice crystal?

The students will extract DNA from their own cheek cells and learn about how scientists work with DNA

During the pandemic many helpful digital resources were produced to help support schools and colleagues with their Information, Advice and Guidance support to their students. In the links below you will find free downloadable sessions, helpful CPD for teachers and content you can use in your lessons with your students.

Digital Resources for Schools (warwick.ac.uk)

Digital Activity (warwick.ac.uk)

To view Outreach and Widening Participation events and activities offered by WMG, view their website here: Public engagement and Outreach (warwick.ac.uk)

Use Markov chains to create original text e.g. song lyrics.

Program a robot to explore its environment.

In this festive workshop we will explore object orientated programming by creating snowflakes.

In this workshop we will explore the basic principles and tools for simulating the motion of lots of particles at the same time, and how this can be used to simulate natural phenomena.

In this workshop we will create a particle system that follows 3 simple rules to behave like a flock.

In this workshop, we will look at how Cellular Automata can be used in simulation and model the spread of a disease.

Explore how simulation techniques can be used to understand how micro-organisms survive in the natural environment.

Explore our online talks to inspire young engineers with cutting-edge research and innovation!

Unlock the doors to innovation and inspiration as we invite schools to explore the boundless possibilities at our engineering school.

Program a robot in a search and rescue scenario.

This workshop introduces you to some of the basic principles and tools for simulating motion.

Interactive workshop on data patterns and predictions.

Learning about our bodies and nutrition.

Lab-based work experiences for secondary school students

The Department of Physics offers a small number of work experience placements in the Easter vacation each year for students in Years 10-12.

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

Learn how to write effective prompts to support your teaching practice, such as preparing lessons and activities.

This activity takes about one hour.

Please contact Khalil.Challita@warwick.ac.uk for more details and to book.

This lecture is for schoolteachers and has two objectives.

The first one is to provide ideas for educators to integrate cybersecurity concepts in their subjects.

The second one is to provide resources for pupils to learn about cybersecurity and practice their skills in a safe environment.

Note that it can be given to KS5 pupils. Please email khalil.challita@warwick.ac.uk for further details. This activity is about an hour in length.

Students will experience what life might be like as an international research scientist, visiting the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, to be shown around the beamlines by real-life female scientists, as well as taking part in the Synchrotron@School. (The trip is for Yr 12 female identifying students) Applications via the website; deadline: Midnight 27th February 2026

The annual Warwick Christmas Lectures where scientists leave their labs and entertain audiences. Expect a fun-filled evening packed with festive cheer, laughter and science for the whole family to enjoy. Dates for 2026 to be announced soon!

A day of enrichment for year 7 pupils with opportunities to grow in confidence with mathematical problem solving, try out some exciting activities and displays and hear about how maths can open the door to your future career.

Dates of event: 14 April 2026 or 7 July 2026

Come and celebrate with us as we showcase the work of our undergraduate students at the Warwick Maths Institute! We welcome anyone from age 16 and upwards with a keen interest in maths. 24 June 2026, 18:00-19:30

Come along and experience what it's like to sit in a lecture theatre in the Maths Institute at Warwick!

Event Date: 14/07/2026