Join us to discover the Invisible Universe! 

Through this five-week, online programme of masterclasses, you’ll discover cutting-edge research in particle physics and cosmology, and meet other people interested in physics. Together, we'll examine questions like:

• Why are we made of matter not antimatter?
• Should we believe in dark matter?
• Can we study space without telescopes?
• What lies beyond the Standard Model of particle physics?

We'll also talk about what it's like to study physics at university, and give you some top tips on how to make a strong application.

Programme detail

The Invisible Universe is an online-only programme, running on Thursdays from 17:30-18:45. Sessions are on:

• 24 April
• 1, 8, 15, 22 May.

Each masterclass will start with an exciting physics talk from one of our researchers at King’s, followed by an interactive activity. One masterclass will focus on applying to university, including a Q&A with current physics students.

We expect you to attend all five sessions of the programme. Participants who attend at least four of the masterclasses will be eligible for a digital certificate of completion for the programme. Sessions will be recorded so you can catch up if you miss one.

The programme is completely free, but to take part, you’ll need to have a device that you can use to join an online webinar, such as a laptop or tablet (ideal) or a phone.

 

Who can apply

This programme is for students currently in Year 12 or Year 13 who are considering applying for a degree in physics or something related. Keen students in Year 10 or Year 11 may want to sign up too, but we might not be able to give you a place if the programme is oversubscribed.

 

How to apply

You can apply for a place on The Invisible Universe by filling out this registration form.

Applications will close at 23:59 on Monday 21 April 2025. We will notify successful applicants and share joining information on Tuesday 22 April.

We hope to be able to accept everyone who wants to take part, but if the programme is oversubscribed, we will select participants based on the following criteria:

• You are in Y12 or Y13 at a UK state-funded, non-selective school / college.
• Your home postcode identifies you as socio-economically disadvantaged by the ACORN measure.

 

For more information, please contact: nmes-outreach@kcl.ac.uk