Work experience
Your chance to explore fascinating Physics topics, meet world-leading experts and get a taste of what life as a researcher is like.
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Work Experience Week 2024
Your chance to explore fascinating Physics topics, meet world-leading experts and get a taste of what life as a researcher is like.
The University of Sheffield department of Physics and Astronomy are pleased to offer a unique work experience opportunity taking place from 29th July 2024 to 2nd August 2024, open to Year 12 students.
During the week you will have the opportunity to work with an academic staff to get an in-depth look into our fascinating research specialisms, including Astronomy, Particle Physics and Quantum Technology. There will also be an opportunity to meet our undergraduate students and find out more about life at university.
The work experience week will take place on-campus at the University of Sheffield. Please note that this is not a residential week and you will be expected to arrange travel to the physics department for each day of the work experience week.
Applications will open in March 2024, there will be a link on this page to submit an application form.
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We have been rated 1st in the UK in terms of the quality of our research. In the latest REF, 100 per cent of research and impact from our department has been classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.