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Super Science Saturday - Brecon High School - Saturday 4th October 2025 10am - 2pm
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Join the Institute of Physics, supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry and Brecon High School for a Festival of Science.

Super Science Saturday will include: Harry Potter – Science or Magic?, Frozen! and Science Made Simple, where families and friends together with primary and secondary teachers will enjoy sharing and networking opportunities.

During the lunch break we will hold The Great Science Share: Join the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Physics for hands on activities and demonstrations. Bring your own science demonstrations to share with others.

Refreshments will be available. Book your free place here



Join in with Get with the Program's 'Reach for the Sky
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Join in with Get with the Program's 'Reach for the Sky initiative, funded by
the Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority.

 Do you know a school or youth group that would like a FREE Moon Landing Coding Adventure thanks to our wonderful sponsors? This exciting, engaging adventure teaches 5-8 year-olds coding concepts whilst they learn all about the first moon landing in an exciting, engaging adventure!


Anyone can nominate a UK school or youth group using our form below, or you can register your interest as a volunteer. Volunteers get to give back, have a fantastic day helping with one of our coding adventures, and feel great knowing that they're helping to inspire the tech innovators of the future!


Schools and youth groups will get free access to our fantastic online show and follow-up activities, plus some great additional resources. But you'll need to be quick - spaces are limited to 250 schools or clubs so act fast! Find out more in our FAQs below or feel free to get in touch!



24th Annual Welsh Physics Teachers Conference - an in person event - Friday 3 October 2025 - Christ College, Brecon
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For all teachers of Physics… join the Welsh Physics Teachers Conference Brecon 2025. A fabulous free week of presentations and workshops for teachers, technicians and PGCE students with opportunities to network with colleagues.

The Conference will be held at Christ College, Brecon on Friday 3 October (09.30-16.15), where we will be joined by: Prof Hayley Gomez Cardiff University; Helen Francis, WJEC and Tom Grinyer, Group Chief Executive Officer Institute of Physics.A technician workshop will run on the morning when Nick Mitchener (Physics Technician, Ferndown Upper School) will lead a set of mini workshops focusing on practical Physics. Teachers in state-funded schools in Wales attending this conference can apply for a Welsh Government funded bursary to part cover the cost of supply and travel. If you wish to apply for a bursary please tick the appropriate box during registration; we will send you details. More details here



The Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Team Challenge 2025!
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The Engineering Team Challenge is an event aimed at enthusiastic 16–18-year-olds interested in pursuing a STEM related career. Schools/teams compete to fulfil a STEM related task with the best teams awarded prizes

It’s anticipated that the event will be held the week commencing 22nd September and will run for approximately two weeks. Each school/team will only attend one day. Exact dates are to be confirmed.

We are currently hoping to host the event at four locations across South Wales:  Newport, Carmarthen, Swansea and Cardiff; Exact venue locations are to be confirmed. 

To register your school/college's interest, please complete the form using the link: https://forms.office.com/e/NWcvhj70zr

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.Launched in 1984, this initiative has been running for over 40 years, providing organisations and communities a platform to thank current and past volunteers for their invaluable efforts.

The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK. In its 40th year, the campaign underwent a rebrand, introducing a vibrant identity to inspire continued engagement.


Volunteers’ Week fosters connections between national organisations and grassroots groups, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year. More information here

Quantum on the Clock
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In celebration of the International Year of Quantum 2025, we're inviting teachers across the UK and Ireland to encourage eligible students to take part in Quantum on the Clock—an exciting online video competition that challenges students to explain a quantum concept in just three minutes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students in the final two years of pre-university education to:

  • Deepen their understanding of A-level (or equivalent) quantum physics
  • Spark curiosity and creativity
  • Create a standout project for future education or career applications

Why take part?

  • Over £2,000 in cash prizes
  • Winning videos featured on the Institute of Physics’ YouTube channel
  • Invitations to an exclusive prize-giving event
  • Contribute to a growing library of classroom resources
  • ✅ A valuable addition to university, college, or apprenticeship applications
  • Learn more about the rapidly growing field of quantum science

Students will also gain valuable experience by reviewing other entries, and winners will be selected by a panel of expert judges, including leading quantum researchers and science communicators.

 Competition open: 1 August – 4 October 2025
 Find out more and enter here: Quantum on the Clock – Institute of Physics

 See past winners: Quantum on the Clock 2022

Don’t miss this chance to inspire the next generation of physicists and celebrate quantum science in 2025!