Outreach
We recognise the important role that The University of Hertfordshire can play in educating not only our students but also the wider public in physics, astronomy and mathematics.
We run a number of science and maths outreach programmes for the general public and in local schools.
Contact us to arrange a visit to your school, college or society, or for more details.
Mathematics masterclasses
The annual Hertfordshire Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses are our longest-running event: we have been offering them for 15 years.
We run a masterclass each summer for over 120 mathematically able year 9 pupils, where they take part in a challenging programme of maths activities.
Annual visits to the Royal Institution are also organised, along with follow-up sessions for year 10 and 11 pupils.
Institute of Physics lectures
The School coordinates and hosts the Hertfordshire Area Institute of Physics Lecture series. These lectures are aimed at a general audience and are extremely successful and well-attended. Past speakers include Simon Singh, author of The Code Book, and Kevin Warwick, who is Professor of Cybernetics at the University of Reading.
See the programme at the IOP London and South East Branch noticeboard.
Maths school programmes
The Mathematics group in the School has close links with a number of local schools and the Local Education Authority (LEA).
We engage in activities ranging from short exam revision sessions, primary and secondary school outreach talks and all-day activities.
We have joined together with the LEA team to develop a regional support programme for Further Mathematics.
Physics and astrophysics schools programmes
The Physics and Astrophysics Groups run an exciting programme of schools talks for both primary and secondary pupils with topics ranging from quantum physics to black holes.
Researchers from the School have also given talks at a number of local astronomical societies and the European Astrofest.
Nuffield Science bursaries
The School hosts a number of Nuffield Science Bursary students each summer.
Nuffield Science Bursaries offer the chance for post-16 science students to gain first-hand experience of scientific research by working alongside a practising scientist over the summer.
Past students have exhibited their projects at the Royal Society and in international exhibitions.
Contact us if you are interested in applying for a Nuffield Bursary.
