It is a unique opportunity to explore Physics in a more advanced setting which is much more enjoyable and challenging than the school syllabus. One can gain lots of skills and knowledge and simply have fun while doing it. You also get to meet people with similar interest and goals in a diverse environment. (Anna)
Challenging, engaging, interesting. (Harry)
There are a lot of resources that students have access to. The topics covered are overall fascinating and there is a lot to engage with. There is a strong sense of community. (Astrid)
PhysicsBeyond is a co-curricular academic program π developed primarily forΒ students age 16 - 19, but is open to anyone with a very strong interest and passion for Physics π, Maths βΎοΈ or Computer Science π», who would like to explore the subject beyond the school syllabus π and with a novel perspective and approach βοΈ. Its goal is to create a community π©πΌβπ€βπ§π»π©π½βπ€βπ§πΎ to inspire, collaborate and support each other while learning and exploring Physics, Maths and Computer Science together.
To provide food for thought on a regular basis PhysicsBeyond is running a weekly independent study course π¨βπ« exploring Physics and Maths from a *Researcherβs Point of View* π©π»βπ¬.
There will also be opportunities and support for
In addition PhysicsBeyond is also offering a dedicated high-level mentoring programme π¨βπ«BeyondResearch to raise the 21st century global leaders in STEM research π. You can find more about it here: The BeyondResearch programme .
Participation is remote and only access to the internet is required. Besides gaining valuable skills and experience students become part and interact within an international group of like-minded peers.
The content is always interesting and challenging and over the past two years I have learnt so much not just about physics but about the world and uni. (James)
<aside> π‘ 100% of the participants in 2020/21 said that PhysicsBeyond changed the way they are thinking about physics and maths in a positive way; 81% said PhysicsBeyond has strengthened their resolve to study a STEM based subject at university.
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