SouthEastPhysics

Check out our blog on the fantastic Moon Palace project and its recent visit to SEPnet partners. A converted school bus turned art exhibit and working observatory, it lets people explore space in their own way 🚀 sepnet.ac.uk/blogs/the-moon…

We've had wonderful few days supporting the incredible Moon Palace tour, first @UniofHerts and then @QMUL. Huge thanks to @leeds_east and all the staff and students who made this a memorable experience for all who visited! Full blog post coming soon...

We've been celebrating our #PublicEngagement Award winners all this week, our final congratulations go to the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation @portsmouthuni @UoPCosmology. Winners of the Strategic Approach to Public Engagement Award, for their hard work in building a sustained, sector-leading and fully embedded programme of public engagement. #SciComm #Physics

Congratulations to the Particle Physics Research Centre @QMULSPCS, winners of the Research Culture Award in Public Engagement, for their work in building a strong and supportive culture within their group for public engagement and a regular series of activities for young people exploring particle physics #SciComm #Physics

Next up on our list of #PublicEngagement award winners is charity Curiosity Sussex, winner of the Partnership Award for their inclusive, family-focused events that showcase STEM research and inspire young people in Brighton and beyond. @CuriositySusx @PhysicsAtSussex #SciComm #Physics

Congratulations to Dr Andrew Gow and Dr Wolfgang Enzi @UoPCosmology @portsmouthuni winners of the Newcomer Public Engagement Award for their work developing exciting, hands-on workshops for young people on gravitational lensing! #SciComm #Physics #Physicsforall

@Ed_Macaulay @lblcountryshow @EngageQM @QMULSPCS Congratulations Ed, very well deserved!

Overjoyed to have received the @SEPhysics Innovation Project Award for #outreach at the @lblcountryshow! So grateful for support from @EngageQM, help from our brilliant @QMULSPCS student ambassadors, and everyone who tried #aBiteOfSpaceTime - thank you!

We'll be celebrating our #PublicEngagement Award winners all this week. First up, congratulations to Dr Ed Macaulay @QMUL winner of the Innovation Project Award for his work introducing new audiences to relativity through decorating cookies! #SciComm #Physics @Ed_Macaulay

Last week we celebrated the SEPnet Public Engagement Awards and the SEPnet Student Expo — a fantastic showcase of our wonderful physics placement students and the impact of physics public engagement across the network. Huge thanks and congratulations to everyone involved! 👏 #PhysicsCareers #PublicEngagement #SEPnet

The Big Bang Experience! A brief history and future of the Large Hadron Collider - hear Prof Stephen Gibson deliver his @RHULPhysics inaugural on Tues 2 December, 6.15pm - Moore Auditorium @RoyalHolloway All welcome.

Our very first Educators’ Newsletter has launched—bringing you fresh ideas, resources, and the latest from physics research made practical for educators. 👉 Sign up: buff.ly/onDr0Fu #physicsteaching #UKedchat #secondaryscience

✨ 1 WEEK TO GO!✨ Are you a researcher based at one of our partner universities? Celebrate public engagement with physics by nominating yourself or a colleague for the SEPnet Public Engagement Awards! 📌 Nomination deadline: 4th August 2025 🔗 sepnet.ac.uk/outreach/publi… @RHULPhysics @QMULSPCS @UniofHerts @PhysicsatSussex @unisouthampton @portsmouthuni

Wishing all educators a restful and well-deserved summer break!🌞 Before you unplug, be sure to sign up for our newsletter—launching this September with physics resources, ideas, and inspiration for the year ahead. 📩 Subscribe here: buff.ly/hbYln5h #physicsteaching #UKedchat #secondaryscience

✨ Are you a researcher based at one of our partner universities? Are you involved in physics outreach or public engagement? Celebrate yours and your colleagues' work by nominating for the SEPnet Public Engagement Awards! 📌 Nomination deadline: 4th August 2025 🔗 sepnet.ac.uk/outreach/publi… @RHULPhysics @QMULSPCS @UniofHerts @PhysicsatSussex @unisouthampton @portsmouthuni

📢 We’re launching a quarterly newsletter for educators this September. Each issue will offer resources to help connect real physics research with the curriculum to support your teaching. We'll also share news of events and opportunities to connect with physics researchers based at our partner universities. 📅 Be among the first to receive it—sign up today: 🔗buff.ly/lTYxIxC #SciEd #EduTwitter #ECTchat

🚀 Did you know you can find us on Bluesky? Follow us for updates, events, and all things physics 🌌 Find us at: sephysics.bsky.social #Bluesky #ScienceEducation #Physics

🚀 Reminder for KS3 science teachers! Don’t miss this FREE online CPD with JWST researcher Dr Emma Curtis Lake: 📅Tues 24 June | 🕟 16:30–18:00 💡 Explore real space research + join a collaborative discussion 🔗 Register now:eventbrite.co.uk/e/real-researc… #ScienceCPD #KS3 #JWST #TeachPhysics

🚀 KS3 science teachers — bring real space research into your classroom! Join Dr Emma Curtis Lake (JWST researcher) for a FREE online CPD: 🗓 24 June | 16:30–18:00 💬 Talk + collaborative discussion🔗 Register: buff.ly/AfCPa3B #KS3Science #PhysicsEd #STEMeducation #SciComm #JWST #CPDforTeachers

🚀 What will leadership in public engagement and outreach in the physical sciences look like over the next 5 years? Join the upcoming discussion panel to connect with peers, share insights, and reflect. Register here 👉 buff.ly/kYAMnbo #SciComm #PublicEngagement #STEMoutreach

Nominations are now open for the SEPnet Public Engagement Awards 2025! 🏆 We’re celebrating excellence in physics engagement across SEPnet institutions. 📅 Deadline: 4 Aug Nominate now & spread the word! 🔗buff.ly/h5KbQaB