Medical Physics and Engineering Discovery Day
Interactive activities, Open day, Tour, Workshop
For sixth-form students
This event has now finished.
Event date
Wednesday 3 December 2025, 10am to 4pm
Location
In-person only
Exhibition Centre, Campus West, University of York (Map)
Exhibition Centre, Campus West, University of York (Map)
Audience
Open to individual students in years 12 or 13 and/or teacher-accompanied school / college groups.
Admission
Free admission, booking required
Event details
Take part in a range of workshops, tours and lectures:
- Tour medical engineering research labs to explore ultrasound technologies and wearable medical devices
- Build your own hydraulically-operated robotic arm, and investigate how effective it is in operation
- Explore cancer therapies using computer modelling.
Timings:
10.00am - 10.30am: Arrival and registration
10.30am - 11.00am: Welcome talk
11.00am - 12.00pm: Workshop 1
12.00pm - 1.00pm: Workshop 2
1.00pm - 1.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm - 2.30pm: Workshop 3
2.30pm - 3.30pm: Workshop 4
3.30pm - 4.00pm: Research lecture
4.00pm: Finish
Lunch is provided.
A programme for any accompanying parents, carers, or supporters will be provided.