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.

The undergraduates who help to run many of our programmes are part of our Physics Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme.

Upcoming events

29 November 2025
A side view of a galaxy with a vivid yellow-white centre and a blue outer.
Secondary school events

Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - November 2025

An introduction to studying physics at university for year 12 students.

9 December 2025
Quantum laboratory equipment
Secondary school events

Quantum Technology Impact Day 2025

An event for young people in Year 10 to explore the impact that quantum technology will have on our lives

31 January 2026
A side view of a galaxy with a vivid yellow-white centre and a blue outer.
Secondary school events

Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - January 2026

An introduction to studying physics at university for year 12 students.

7 March 2026
An image of a nebula taken by the Hubble space telescope, with a dark background, some bright stars, and a structure of orange and blue clouds.
Secondary school events

Year 12 Online Masterclass (March 2026)

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

Enriching physics 

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