Taster Event: The Wide World of Physics

When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: G.O. Jones Building, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS

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An insightful Taster Event for Year 12 and Year 13 students who are studying Physics and Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent).

Discover the Wide World of Physics at this taster event. Explore some of the biggest questions in science through an engaging talk on black holes and the big bang, learn about our Physics degree programme, and gain an insight into the wide range of careers a physics degree can lead to. You'll also have the chance to meet academic staff, chat to current students about their experiences, explore our facilities, and find out what it's really like to study Physics at Queen Mary University of London.

Schedule

• 9:45 - 10:00 Arrival and Refreshments 
• 10:00 - 10:20 - Welcome from Director of Admissions, Dr Ricardo Monteiro, and Programme Information
• 10:20 - 11:00 - Subject Taster Lecture with Dr Scott Melville on Black holes, the Big Bang, and Physics at Queen Mary
• 11:00 - 11:20 - Career Session with Dr Eliza Hunt
• 11:20 - 11:30 - Break
• 11:30 - 12:30 - Lab and Building Tour, and Q&A Session with Student Ambassadors.
• 12:30 - 13:00 - Departure and Final Questions

Further Information

If you have any questions, please contact us on spcs-outreach@qmul.ac.uk.