Public and schools
The Department of Physics offers a wide range of activities for the public, families, and school students of all ages. Explore the mysteries of space with a visit to the University's observatory, the Astrocampus; find out about nuclear physics using Lego; take part in hands-on workshops; and much more. Keep informed about upcoming events by signing up for our mailing lists for the public or for teachers.
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Public
Astrocampus
Come and explore the wonders of the Universe at the Astrocampus, the University of York’s observatory. With a wide range of telescopes and space-themed activities for all ages, the site is open to groups and individuals throughout the year.
Binding Blocks
Discover nuclear physics ... using Lego. Find out more about the applications of nuclear physics, from medical physics to power generation, and discover how nuclear astrophysics is revealing the secrets of the stars.
Schools
Primary
Workshops, activities and visits to excite and inspire children with science. Visit us at the Astrocampus for space-themed activity days or we can vist you with our inflatable planetarium, workshops and wizz-bang assemblies.
Secondary
Workshops, activities and visits to excite and inspire students of all ages with physics. Get involved with careers events, research projects, work experience weeks, residential trips, awards ceremonies, talks, demo lectures and more! Visit the University observatory, Astrocampus; find out about nuclear physics using Lego; or try experimental work in our undergraduate laboratories.
Events
Isaac Physics Experience
Physics programmes for year 12 and year 10 students. Support your studies with tailored questions and find out about University life. Work with like-minded students, get involved with hands-on experiments and find out about cutting-edge science.
Past events
Discover some of the past events run by the Department of Physics: from the visit of British ESA Astronaut Tim Peake, to the annual Schools Physicist of the Year awards. Find out more about the activities on offer, or download photos from events you have attended.
Useful links
Interested in other University projects? Check out the links below.
The Children's University
Children's University encourages 5-14 year olds to try new experiences and get involved. The Astrocampus and our family-friendly events are accredited so come along to collect a sticker.
Centre for Lifelong Learning
The Centre for Lifelong Learning offer a range of programmes for adults including a post-graduate diploma in astronomy and science courses for parents.
Open Lectures at the University of York
Find out about cutting-edge research through the University's public lecture programme, with physics lectures are organised by student group PhysSoc.
For more information, please email us at physics-outreach@york.ac.uk or visit our contact page.