About this day
A limitless world awaits…
Five sessions of phenomenal physics will be brought to you by the brightest lights in the field. From the big bang to electric racing cars, rock guitar to astronomy, meet the physicists who go above and beyond science as we know it. A special session on examination success will provide students with the tools to excel.
Programme & speakers
Big Bang Simon Singh, Writer and broadcaster
Simon will tell the story behind one of the greatest questions in the history of humanity – where did the universe come from? Is the universe eternal or was it created? Is the Big Bang the answer?
About Simon Singh
Simon is an author and broadcaster. His books include Fermat’s Last Theorem, The Code Book, The Big Bang, Trick or Treatment and most recently The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets.
How to hack your home Danielle George, University of Manchester
Inspired by the great inventors, Danielle will announce the new rules of invention and show you how to use modern tools and technologies and things from your home to have fun and make a difference to the world around you.
About Danielle George
Danielle George is a Professor in Microwave Communication Engineering and is the Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Manchester.
Exploring the invisible universe Jen Gupta, Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, University of Portsmouth
We see only a tiny fraction of all there is in our possibly-infinite universe. Jen will look at the universe in different wavelengths across the electromagnetic spectrum, and explore some of the unsolved mysteries facing astrophysicists and cosmologists today.
About Jen Gupta
Jen Gupta is an astrophysicist who loves to talk about how awesome space is with anyone who will listen!
The physics of rock guitar Mark Lewney, Mathematician and physicist
In a mind-expanding and ear-stimulating session Mark will reveal how rock guitars make their distinctive sounds; how string vibrations might answer questions about the Big Bang; and, how the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) might let us peek into extra dimensions.
About Mark Lewney
Dr Mark Lewney, the Rock Doctor, winner of the first ever FameLab competition and guitar physicist blows your ears with rock guitar and blows your mind with Superstring Theory.
Formula E - the future is here, and it's electric! Formula E racing teams
Join the electric revolution with Formula E racing teams this autumn, and discover the forces of physics at work that drive this incredible sport!
About Formula E racing teams
Here from the teams that drive Formula E to success! Discover the power of electricity and uncover the forces of physics at work to drive technological breakthroughs.