Physics Teacher Masterclass – Frontiers in Physics 2026

Wednesday 4th March, 2026 9:30 am MR3, Allam Medical Building, University of Hull (Arrival + registration)

This is a one-day CPD event organised by the Department of Physics & Astrophysics at the University of Hull for A level Physics teachers in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and beyond.

Our aim is to support busy A level Physics teachers by bringing them up to the forefront of the subject, empowering them to enthuse their students with the latest developments in the field, cutting-edge applications of different Physics concepts and eye-catching demonstrations that help students grasp tricky concepts better. The event is also an exciting forum for us to build stronger partnerships with schools and colleges in the region through the different outreach activities that we run for students or to co-design bespoke extension activities that support the A level Physics curriculum.

Whether you are a new or experienced A level Physics teacher, we look forward to seeing you at Physics Teacher Masterclass – Frontiers in Physics 2026! 

Programme

Registration + lunch in AMB-MR3
Lectures, tea + roundtable discussion in AMB-MR4

9.30 – 9.50 ​Arrival and registration

9.50 – 10.00 ​​Welcome ​​​(Dr Martin Buzza)

10.00 – 10.45​ Electrical circuits and capacitors – fundamentals and applications (Dr Ali Adawi)

10.45 – 11.30 ​Black holes and active galactic nuclei (Prof Kevin Pimbblet)

11.30 – 12.15​​ Lunch (AMB-MR3)

12.15 – 1.00​ Building a cloud chamber for nuclear and particle physics (Dr James Keegans)

1.00 – 1.45​ Optics and photonic technologies (Dr Jean-Sebastien Bouillard)

1.45 – 2.15​​ Tea break (AMB-MR4)

2.15 – 2.45​ Schools outreach events @ Hull Physics + roundtable discussion (Dr Martin Buzza, Dr Jean-Sebastien Bouillard, Dr James Keegans, Dr Emanuele Verrelli)

2.45 – 3.00 ​​Group photo + farewell

Registration

Registration is free but essential to help us estimate numbers for catering.
Registration deadline 27 February 2026.

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Event Contact

For further information, please email: physics-outreach@hull.ac.uk

FAQ

• Will there be parking available?
  Yes, paid parking is available on campus. Specifically, there is a multi-storey car park on campus which is listed on Google maps as the Wilberforce Car Park and is pay by phone via the RingGo app. To access this car park, enter the campus from the North Entrance on Inglemire Lane, go straight until you see the bi-storey car park on your left and carry on, eventually following the road round left to the entrance.
• Will lunch and refreshments be provided?
  Yes, complementary lunch and tea will be provided as part of the event.
•  How can I find the venue?
  Registration is in MR3, Allam Medical Building (building 5 in the following campus map: https://sport.hull.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/campus-map.pdf)