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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Access Oxford for all

We are committed to attracting applications from all students with the potential to benefit from study in the Department of Physics and we have a programme of activities and events designed to support and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Our masterclasses, taster days and Q&A panels are aimed at students in Years 10-13 and aim to increase interest in pursuing physics at university and raise awareness of what to expect when applying to Oxford.

Access events

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 11-14 that aims to build confidence and fuel a passion for STEM subjects.
Marie Curious
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