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

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Upcoming events

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.

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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 Physics Masterclass (March 2026)

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

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11 March 2026
An image of a modern physics building with a tree and an older building in the background.
Secondary school events

Adult Supporter Event 2026

This 1.5 hour, online session is for the adult supporters of prospective applicants to physics at Oxford; whether they are parents, guardians, grandparents, youth group...

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17 March 2026
The Accelerate! show
Secondary school events

Marie Curious, Oxford 2026

Fun-filled day of physics for girls in Year 8 and Year 9

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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 Mornings

Enriching physics 

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