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Frontier physics, future technologies
By studying the properties of energy and matter, physicists aim to explain the many mysteries of the universe. In this course, you’ll explore areas of cutting-edge physics research and how these can reveal the fundamental nature of the universe. You’ll look at real-world problems where current physics research is helping to develop solutions to some of humanity’s most pressing issues. From fusion as an energy source to medical diagnostics, you'll discover future technologies being developed now.
Engineering the future: Creating the amazing
Explore how the disciplines of maths, biology, computing and physics blend with creative thinking and people skills to produce cutting edge real-world engineering projects that cross disciplinary boundaries. The course will give examples of how studying engineering at York equips you with ideas, opportunities and skills needed to change the world by creating amazing technology!
Nuclear Physics Masterclass
Join leading experts from around the world to explore cutting-edge research in nuclear physics. Explore topics from fusion technology, to nuclear astrophysics, to medical physics.
This six-week programme is suitable for students studying Physics at A-level or equivalent. Each week includes three to five hours of content, with live webinars and an online question forum.
Levelling Up: Physics and Engineering
Levelling Up: Physics and Engineering is a university-based programme that provides free, weekly, maths and physics tutoring and mentoring for year 12 students from backgrounds currently underrepresented in physics and engineering in higher education.
Further information will be available in October 2026.
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Research Webinars
Our Webinar Series brings you cutting-edge research from the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, to give you a glimpse of some of the range of exciting areas that our physicists and engineers are working on.
Work Experience
Applications for the 2026 programme are now closed.
If you have submitted an application you'll be notified whether you have a place by the end of February 2026. We regret that we are unable to confirm places in advance of this date.
Research Placements
The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology offer a range of Research Placements each year which are engaging, hands-on research projects that take place in the summer between years 12 and 13. They are a fantastic opportunity to apply skills and knowledge learned at school and work alongside researchers using specialist facilities.
Please note that all applications must be made through STEM Learning and not directly to the University.
For Teachers
Nuclear Physics Loan Kit
Borrow a set of practical equipment with accompanying resources for teaching A level, IB or equivalent nuclear physics. Includes Lego to build the first section of the nuclide chart, as well as a detector, Geiger counter, cloud chamber, and dice for modelling radioactive decay.