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25/09-01/07: WMG Outreach and Widening Participation Events and Activities

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:14:13 GMT

When: Mon, 25 Sept - Wed, 01 Jul '26

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

25/09-01/07: Analytical Monopoly

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:15:31 GMT

When: Mon, 25 Sept - Wed, 01 Jul '26

Putting analytical chemistry into context, students work as competing businesses tasked with identifying unknown chemicals.

This is a session where 2-4 groups of ~5 students (typically KS5) play a game of Monopoly - with analytical techniques such as IR, NMR or mass spec, are the currency! As such, this activity supports the A-level spectroscopy syllabus and introduces new analytical techniques and chemical structures. Students will aim to build their business empire as they establish their business strategy, decide which analytical techniques to purchase, and hopefully make a profit as a result!

We can bring this engaging workshop to your classroom or host classes in our teaching labs. Please contact Gabriele Sosso at g.sosso@warwick.ac.uk to arrange a suitable date.

25/09-01/07: DNA Extraction From Your Own Cheek Cells

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:14:23 GMT

When: Mon, 25 Sept - Wed, 01 Jul '26

During the activity, students will learn about how the different traits that they have gained from their parents, such as eye colour, hair colour, facial characteristics are passed from each generation to the next, the answer being DNA. They will then learn about different features and properties of DNA.

The student will then have the opportunity to extract DNA from their own cells (cheek cells) and learn about how scientists work with DNA in many areas such as DNA fingerprinting at crime scenes, paternity testing and drug discovery.

The students will be using kitchen material and the 3 steps scientists use for all DNA extractions. Detergent, Enzymes, Alcohol.

At the end of the workshop they will have a sample of their own DNA to keep!

The maximum number of students we can accommodate is 30.

Contact Dr Marwan Albuhtori via marwan.albuhtori@warwick.ac.uk or Christine Lockey via c.lockey.1@warwick.ac.uk to book your session.

25/09-01/07: Dinosaur Hunters

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:14:34 GMT

When: Mon, 25 Sept - Wed, 01 Jul '26

During the session there will be 3 group activity stations for the students to try out, followed by a final activity.

The activities are as follows:

1. Looking at skulls and bones – we have models of a t-rex and a triceratops skull to compare the difference between herbivore/carnivore teeth and jaws which the children can touch. We also have a plastic human skeleton model that we will bring, and think about how our teeth are designed for our varied, healthy diet.

2. Code crackers (for confident readers) - children will learn about the Latin and Greek roots of dinosaur names, think about ways to describe dinosaurs, and propose new names for them.

3. Measuring Dinosaurs – Here the children will have a number of different dinosaur skull pictures with their total length on the back. We then give pairs a tape measure and they have to measure out the right distance to see how big their dinosaur is.

Once the children have completed their “training” we will bring around our “newly discovered dinosaur fossils”. We have 6 of these, so there will be 2 per group. The children will then have to use their knowledge from the session to decide what the animal may have eaten, what size they think it might be, how many legs it had, if it walked or flew etc. and even give it a name! There’s no right or wrong answers here – just fun to watch their imaginations go!

Contact Dr Marwan Albuhtori via marwan.albuhtori@warwick.ac.uk, or Dr Christine Lockey at c.lockey.1@warwick.ac.uk to book your session.

10/11-01/07: Vectors and Forces

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:21:21 GMT

When: Fri, 10 Nov - Wed, 01 Jul '26

This workshop introduces you to some of the basic principles and tools for simulating motion. We will be using p5js (a JavaScript library for creative coding, with a focus on making coding accessible and inclusive for artists, designers, educators, beginners, and anyone else!).

This can be run in schools if the school can provide devices with internet access to https://editor.p5js.org/. This can be run in the department of computer science. For events on campus we will supply lunch and refreshments. This can also be combined with a campus tour and an academic lecture on CS at University.

To discuss this workshop, please email dcs-outreach@warwick.ac.uk

10/11-01/07: Text Generation with Markov Chains

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:20:47 GMT

When: Fri, 10 Nov - Wed, 01 Jul '26

Where: The Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL

In this workshop, students will work with text taken from sources such as Wikipedia articles, the words from novels, song lyrics, or a library of tweets to learn about Markov chains and how they can be used to generate original text that is in the same style as the input. We will be using Jupyter notebooks (an open-source web application that you can use to create and share documents that contain live code, equations, visualizations, and text) This will be run in the Department of Computer Science. For events on campus, we will supply lunch and refreshments. This can also be combined with a campus tour and an academic lecture on Computer Science at University. To discuss this workshop, please email dcs-outreach@warwick.ac.uk

10/11-01/07: Modelling using Cellular Automata

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:19:59 GMT

When: Fri, 10 Nov - Wed, 01 Jul '26

Where: The Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL

Simulations are a fantastic way to gain intuitive understanding of complex systems. They are used to describe, understand, and predict a system’s behaviour. In this workshop we will look at how Cellular Automata can be used in simulation and model the spread of a disease. We will be using Jupyter notebooks (an open-source web application that you can use to create and share documents that contain live code (in Python), equations, visualizations, and text).

This can be run in the department of computer science. To discuss this workshop, please email dcs-outreach@warwick.ac.uk.

10/11-01/07: Let's Go Exploring

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:20:17 GMT

When: Fri, 10 Nov - Wed, 01 Jul '26

Space robots have to navigate the surface of planets such as Mars and inform mission control when they find something interesting. In this workshop, you will be programming a Lego Spike robot (programmed using either a block-based language like Scratch, or Python) to explore the environment and announce when you find signs of water. We have 15 Lego Spike robots so can accommodate up to 30 children working in pairs This can be run in schools if the school can provide 15 devices with USB connections and a Chrome web browser. We will also need a space to set up an environment for the robots to explore This can be run in the Department of Computer Science. For events on campus, we will supply lunch and refreshments. This can also be combined with a campus tour and an academic lecture. To discuss this workshop, please email dcs-outreach@warwick.ac.uk

10/11-01/07: Flocking

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:20:38 GMT

When: Fri, 10 Nov - Wed, 01 Jul '26

Flocking is a group animal behaviour that is characteristic of many living creatures. In this workshop we will create a particle system that follows 3 simple rules to behave like a flock. We will be using object orientated programming and p5js (a JavaScript library for creative coding, with a focus on making coding accessible and inclusive for artists, designers, educators, beginners, and anyone else!).

Note this workshop builds on the Particle Systems Workshop and the two can be run together.

To discuss this workshop, please email dcs-outreach@warwick.ac.uk.

10/11-01/07: Particle Systems

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:16:59 GMT

When: Fri, 10 Nov - Wed, 01 Jul '26

Particle systems can be used to model various irregular types of natural phenomena, such as fire, smoke, waterfalls, fog, grass, bubbles, and so on. In this workshop we will explore the basic principles and tools for simulating the motion of a particle and then look at doing this with lots of particles at the same time. This workshop will use object orientated programming and use p5js (a JavaScript library for creative coding, with a focus on making coding accessible and inclusive for artists, designers, educators, beginners, and anyone else!).

This can be run in schools if the school can provide devices with internet access to https://editor.p5js.org/.

This can be run in the department of Computer Science. For events on campus we will supply lunch and refreshments. This can also be combined with a campus tour and an academic lecture on Computer Science at University. To discuss this workshop, please email dcs-outreach@warwick.ac.uk.

10/11-01/07: Make Your Own Pet Bug

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:17:09 GMT

When: Fri, 10 Nov - Wed, 01 Jul '26

Computer Science can help us understand things better, for example it allows us to simulate a variety of phenomena and conduct many experiments which would be impossible or too expensive to do in real life. In this workshop, we will explore how simulation techniques can be used to understand how micro-organisms survive in the natural environment---without the five senses that we use. We will be using p5.js, which is a simplified programming environment that uses JavaScript. We will only have to model some simplistic behaviour, but you will get to understand the approach behind many advanced computational tools. This can be run in schools if the school can provide devices with internet access to https://editor.p5js.org/. This can be run in the department of computer science. For events on campus we will supply lunch and refreshments. This can also be combined with a campus tour and an academic lecture on CS at University. To discuss this workshop, please email dcs-outreach@warwick.ac.uk

10/11-01/07: Engineering On-campus Visit

Becks Andrew — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:08:18 GMT

When: Fri, 10 Nov - Wed, 01 Jul '26

Where: Warwick University Campus, Engineering Building

Our Engineering On-campus Visit program welcomes primary and secondary schools to visit our university, offering the chance to meet real-life engineers, engage in inspiring discussions, hands-on experiences, and explore the exciting world of engineering. Elevate your students' potential by scheduling your visit today!

Maximum 30 students per group to visit us.

To book, contact the School of Engineering at engineering_networks@warwick.ac.uk.

10/11-01/07: Robot Rescue

Becks Andrew — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:21:12 GMT

When: Fri, 10 Nov - Wed, 01 Jul '26

Line following is commonly used in robot navigation. In this workshop, you will be programming a Lego Spike robot (programmed using either a block-based language like Scratch, or Python) to follow a line, detect an obstacle and rescue an object from danger. We have 15 Lego Spike robots so can accommodate up to 30 children working in pairs This can be run in schools if the school can provide 15 devices with USB connections and a Chrome web browser. We will also need a space to set up an environment for the robots to explore This can be run in the Department of Computer Science. For events on campus, we will supply lunch and refreshments. This can also be combined with a campus tour and an academic lecture on Computer Science at University.

To discuss this workshop, please email dcs-outreach@warwick.ac.uk

01/07-01/07: Warwick Medical School Work Experience

Becks Andrew — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:07:26 GMT

When: Tue, 01 Jul - Wed, 01 Jul '26

Our staff offer experimental laboratory work experiences placements every summer (in July and August) for secondary school students aged 16 and over. A range of short research projects in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology are available in the biomedical research laboratories based at Warwick Medical School.

To find out more about our lab-based work experience opportunities at Warwick Medical School labs for 16+ year olds, complete the form at https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/about/pe/workex/

11/08-11/08: Physics Work Experience

Becks Andrew — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:41:46 GMT

When: Mon, 11 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug '26

Where: Department of Physics - University of Warwick

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.

24/11 3:54pm-01/11 5:30am: Prompt Engineering for Educators

Becks Andrew — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:00:05 GMT

When: 3:54pm, Mon, 24 Nov '25 - 5:30am, Sun, 01 Nov '26

Where: The Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL

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.

24/11 3:58pm-01/11 5:35am: Cybersecurity for Educators & Learners

Becks Andrew — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:01:53 GMT

When: 3:58pm, Mon, 24 Nov '25 - 5:35am, Sun, 01 Nov '26

Where: The Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL

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.

22/12 2:31pm-01/01 1:30am: Warwick Christmas Lectures

Becks Andrew — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:36:30 GMT

When: 2:31pm, Mon, 22 Dec '25 - 1:30am, Fri, 01 Jan '27

Where: Warwick Arts Centre

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!

18/02-07/07: Year 7 Exploration Day

Becks Andrew — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:42:24 GMT

When: Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 07 Jul '26

Where: Zeeman Building, University of Warwick

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

18/02 2:32pm-24/06 7:30pm: Summer Showcase

Becks Andrew — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:37:56 GMT

When: 2:32pm, Wed, 18 Feb '26 - 7:30pm, Wed, 24 Jun '26

Where: Mathematics Institute, Zeeman Building.

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

20/02-14/07: Year 12 Conference

Becks Andrew — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:41:26 GMT

When: Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 14 Jul '26

Where: Mathematics Institute, Zeeman Building.

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