Reaching out to budding scientists and engineers

We're passionate about giving school-aged children opportunities to create, explore and learn about the latest ideas in science, engineering, computing and mathematics.

For primary school children

Earth Sciences
* The Bristol Dinosaur Project - School visits and teaching resources
* Talks, resources and on campus opportunities

Electronics and Computing
* Digimakers Roadshow - Computing workshops for Year 6
   Email: fse-outreach@bristol.ac.uk
* Club Digi Summer School - Computing and electronics sessions in
   the community. Email: fse-outreach@bristol.ac.uk

Physics
* Physics in a Box - Resources boxes and worksheets
   Email:  science-outreach@bristol.ac.uk to find out more.
* What is Physics video for all ages

For secondary school children

Earth Sciences
* The Bristol Dinosaur Project - School visits and teaching resources
* Talks, resources and on campus opportunities

Geography
* Year 10 Climate Event - information coming soon

Year 10 and 12 Work Experience

Our STEM work experience is designed to allow all students to build their self-confidence, immerse themselves in a scientific environment and gain a better understanding of what skills, courses and careers are available.

The application process for 2026 WEX programmes has now closed and no further applications can be considered.
Deadline for submissions was the 1st Feb 2026.
Please complete this Expression of Interest form for 2027 programmes to be notified when applications open up again in Oct 2026.
Email address for queries is: UoB-workexperience@bristol.ac.uk
About the work experience placements
Dates and times
How to apply
Eligibility

Year 10

  • Earth Sciences - Human and Earth evolution, dinosaurs and volcanoes
  • Engineering
  • Geographical Sciences
  • Physics and Mathematics

Year 12

  • Geographical Sciences - Fieldwork and laboratory

For post-16 students

Physics
* Quantum Summer School - Making light work - the quantum technology revolution
* Particle Physics masterclass - CERN, the Higgs Boson and why matter matters.
2025 masterclass is sold out but bookmark the link above for future opportunities.