Physics at Bristol

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Research groups

• Astrophysics
• Correlated Electron Systems
• Human Radiation Effects
• Micro- and Nanomaterials
• Nanophysics and Soft Matter
• Particle Physics
• Quantum Photonics
• Theoretical Physics

University links

• Faculty of Science
• Information Services
• NSQI Centre
• Maria Mercer Library
• Physics Students Society - Chaos

External links

• Institute of Physics

Information for schools

This page contains information and links that will be of interest to schools and school pupils as well as to the general public.

• Particle Physics Masterclass - forthcoming dates for Bristol 27 and 28 March 2012. All enquiries to Rachel Bishop, please.
• Invite a speaker to give a talk at your school
• Physics by Allegory: the far boundaries of our universe - Dr Robin Gilmore

Please note: this year's work experience week (9 to 13 July 2012) has had a high volume of applications and we currently have no more spaces available. For a report on the 2011 work experience week, see the Work Experience news item.

For further information regarding outreach please contact Dr Helen Heath, Schools Liaison Officer, via email to schools@phy.bris.ac.uk.

Public Understanding of Science

• Public Understanding of Science introduction page
• Physics for nursery and pre-schools
• Physics for primary schools
• Physics for secondary schools by William Vousden
• Physics for A-Levels
• Information for physics teachers

Web pages on particle physics created by work experience students from local schools

• Particle physics for secondary schools by William Vousden
• Particle physics for GCSE level by William Webster, Jenny Randall, Rebecca Dolling, Fern Watson

If you are interested in something that is not covered on this web page please contact our Schools Liaison Officer,
Dr Helen Heath, via email to schools@phy.bris.ac.uk - this will also be sent to Dr Gemma Winter as both are happy to help.

External links

• STFC publications and resources for schools and teachers
• Particle Physics UK teaching resources
• LHC Project Simulator and resources for teaching 'How Science Works'
• Schools science - resources
• International Year of Astronomy 2009
• Nasa's Education Programme - pages for teachers and students of various ages
• European Space Agency's education pages for teachers and students