Sustainable Energy Discovery Day
Interactive activities, Open day, Tour, Workshop
For sixth-form students
Event date
Tuesday 31 March 2026, 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:
- Explore the global energy mix in a team-based, discussion activity
- Tour laboratory facilities and find out more about advances in renewable technologies
- Investigate cutting-edge research into fusion technology - bringing the process that powers the Sun down to Earth
Timings:
10.00am - 10.30am: Arrival and registration (Refreshments provided)
10.30am - 1pm: Energy Collage - a discussion based activity exploring the current and future global energy mix
1.00pm - 1.30pm: Lunch (provided)
1.30pm - 2.30pm: Workshop 1
2.30pm - 3.30pm: Workshop 2
3.30pm - 4.00pm: Research lecture
4.00pm: Finish