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
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.
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 visit 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.
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.