Events & activities
These physics-related events and activities are aimed at the general public and you don’t have to be a physicist to get involved. The events listed here take place within the UK and Ireland, but some of the activities will be open to people in any country.
Lab in a lorry
27/06/2008
Climb on board a Lab in a Lorry – a mobile physics laboratory touring schools throughout the UK and Ireland.
Physics in the Field
28/05/2008
It’s time to dig out our wellies and waterproofs again – Physics in the Field is back for summer 2008.
Cheltenham Science Festival, 4-8 June 2008
08/05/2008
Find out about physics and more at this year’s Cheltenham Science Festival. Surf the Solar System with Lucy Hawking (daughter of Stephen), join the debate on science and religion with Richard Dawkins and Jim Al-Khalili, and discover what Quantum Dots can do for you
Physics on Film
06/03/2008
From 26 April to 20 May, the Institute of Physics (IOP) is hosting five film screenings at the Rio Cinema in Dalston. The aim is to highlight physics as a part of popular culture, and get people thinking and talking about physics.
Antarctica Blog
22/01/2008
During December 2007, 11 young explorers taking part in an expedition to the Antarctic region wrote about their experiences on a physics.org blog.
Manchester Science Festival
05/10/2007
The Institute of Physics produced a set of six posters, each featuring a surprising physics fact, as part of the 2007 Manchester Science Festival. The posters were displayed in buses and at bus stops throughout central Manchester during the festival (20 – 28 Oct 2007).
Echo at Butlins
16/07/2007
Echo is a text message game which is running at all three Butlins holiday centres over the summer.
SciCast Physics
11/07/2007
Can you explain how a boomerang flies, why tin cans make great bongos or the best shape for a flying wing? Ever fancied yourself as the next Quentin Tarantino or Sofia Coppola? Then this competition is for you!
