Lab work

Secondary schools

For schools

We deliver a lively and varied programme of activity for secondary school students and teachers to support our dual aims of increasing access to Oxford and increasing diversity in STEM. Activities are delivered by staff and students across the Department of Physics and include engaging research talks, interactive workshops, dynamic shows, hands-on festival stalls, behind-the-scenes tours and competitions

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Upcoming events

10 June 2023
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Secondary school events

Problem Solving in Physics - how to extend your able students

Ideas for physics teachers about how to extend able students in lessons, and within extension classes.

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17 June 2023
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Secondary school events
Events for prospective students

Y12 Online Masterclass

Online masterclass for students in Year 12 who are interested in studying physics at Oxford University.

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24 June 2023
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Secondary school events

Y10 BPhO Physics Taster Day

An event to develop young people's problem-solving skills for advanced study in physics

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28 - 29 June 2023
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Public open-door events
Secondary school events
Events for prospective students

Physics Open Day for prospective students

Your opportunity to find out more about studying physics at Oxford

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Events for prospective students to Oxford's Department of Physics; we run events throughout the year for students (year 10-13) who are interested in pursuing physics at University and want to find out more.
Masterclasses and taster days

Enriching physics 

We run a selection of exciting events for school children to help build a passion for physics.

Levelling up: physics is a 14-month programme of tutoring, mentoring and events for local Y12 students who are interested in studying physics at university.
Levelling up: physics
Marie Curious is a free one-day science event for girls aged 12-14 that aims to build confidence and fuel a passion for STEM subjects.
Marie Curious
Students can participate in a week of online placements in the summer covering physics research as well as professional and support services such as technical, outreach, enterprise and communication.
Summer schools and work experience