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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.
Free online courses
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!
Exploring Fusion Energy: Powering the Future
Around the world, scientists and engineers are working towards one of humanity’s most ambitious goals: turning nuclear fusion from scientific theory into a reliable source of clean energy. If successful, fusion power could transform how we generate energy for generations to come. From plasma physics to emerging technologies, you'll learn about the people, systems and discoveries shaping one of the fastest-growing scientific fields today.
Programmes for Sixth Form Students
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.
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.
Work Experience - Year 12
Join us for physics or engineering Work Experience at a leading university. The 2027 programme, will take place from Monday 26 - Friday 30 July 2027.
Applications for the 2027 programme are now open and will remain open until Sunday 31 January 2027.
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.