Take part in a team challenge set to music in our undergraduate teaching lab. Can you match the beat? Students, in two teams will set up and conduct their own demonstration of the Iodine Clock Reaction showcasing their attempts in time to music. The Iodine Clock Reaction is a historic and classic chemistry experiment demonstrating the basic principles of kinetics.

Discover how mathematical sciences solve real-world problems! In this workshop, we will explore how mathematics can be applied across a range of contexts, highlighting the power of mathematics as a practical problem-solving tool. This workshop also features a reflective talk on the lecturer’s personal journey into mathematics, offering an honest look at the challenges, inspirations, and turning points that shaped their path. Together, these sessions aim to demystify mathematics and inspire curiosity, providing both practical understanding and personal perspective on what it means to pursue mathematics.

Discover the experiments that changed our understanding of the universe. In this session, you’ll explore five landmark experiments that shaped modern physics, getting hands-on with concepts such as wave–particle duality, the e/m ratio, microwave interferometers, the charge of the electron, and Planck’s constant. Whether you’re currently studying Turning Points in Physics at A level or are simply curious about the fundamental laws of nature, this session offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding and gain practical experience using real experimental equipment.

We will explore how code and physical computer systems work together by making projects that use micro:bits, motion sensor & random number generator to create an interactive game through a machine learning activity! The session will start with a brief overview on how machine learning works and how this can be applied in various areas. We will then divide into groups to work on a practical and creative activity. The groups will be of 3-4 in number and will work collaboratively to explore & programme instructions for the device. The activity will end with a newly created ‘BOBIT’ style game and challenge!

Step into the exciting world of chemical and nuclear engineering. Take part in a group activity exploring the process of nuclear liquid separation and have a tour of our scanning electron microscope.

Discover how Mechanical Engineers contribute to solving everyday problems. Work as a team to explore the fundamentals of load bearing as you take on the tower build challenge. Will you be able to apply what you learn to meeting a brief whilst sticking to budget?

This session will introduce you to some of the state-of-the-art research being conducted by Lancaster University’s Psychology Department. You will experience demonstrations of high-tech methods that we use to investigate and understand different aspects of the mind and behaviour. We will also explain how our research findings can benefit society by advancing understanding of important real-world issues.

Lancaster University's wind turbine and new solar farm illustrate the rapid rise of renewable energy generation. But how much energy do we need to reach net zero and eliminate emissions from energy production? This session works out the work you would need to put in to produce the energy needed for different electrical household items to frame our debate about the green transition.

Coral reefs are one of the most iconic, yet also the most threatened, ecosystems on our planet. Lancaster hosts the largest group of coral reef researchers in Europe, working to understand threats and solutions to coral reef conservation worldwide. Here, we will give you a taste for some of our ecology-focused research and explore how to figure out the health of a reef.

Learning about natural hazards is as much about understanding the impact on people as it is about understanding the physical nature of the hazard itself. But, would your students know what to do in the face of a natural disaster? In our fast-paced natural hazards simulation game, students will work in teams to unearth the causes of a natural disaster and make life- affirming decisions affecting the populations involved. Students will take on the role of a first response team and put theory into practice – will they be able to keep their cool as the pressure heats up after a natural disaster strikes? The session focuses on building upon students’ existing knowledge of natural hazards. They will look at the causes of a disaster, be able to measure the environmental and human impact, and understand how to conduct hazard assessments.

DNA is a fundamental biomolecule that encodes a vast amount of information contained within genetic code. Genetic code differences are what make individuals unique, and can also be responsible for genetic conditions, disease susceptibilities, or response to drugs. Join us in our state-of-the-art teaching lab for a hands-on opportunity to use an agarose gel and find out more about molecular biology techniques. Learn how measuring genetic differences between individuals can be used to understand patients and inform their treatments.