This annual event, from the School of Physics at the University of Birmingham and the Institute of Physics, provides an opportunity for those involved in all aspects of physics education to come together, share best practice and be part of our physics learning community.
We welcome school teachers, academics in HE with an interest in physics pedagogy, physics pedagogy coaches, physics education researchers (including those studying for masters and doctoral degrees) and those involved with initial teacher education in physics. The conference has 3 strands:
- The Cutting Edge of Physics- Exploring ways of connecting new research in physics to learning
2. Skills, Careers and Levelling Up in Physics- Exploring the opportunities and careers related to physics to improve pathways for those studying the subject.
3. Physics Education Research (PER)- Showcasing the latest academic research in the field and relating it to secondary classrooms and the HE teaching space.
With the conference theme of inclusion, the keynote entitled ‘Supporting Equity and inclusion in physics’ set the tone of the day and was given by Professor Louise Archer from UCL. Other speakers and seminar leaders included:
Dr Leah-Nani Alconcel – University of Birmingham
Professor Tzany Kokalova Wheldon – University of Birmingham
Professor Cristina Lazzeroni – University of Birmingham
Dr Mark Whalley – Institute of Physics
Charles Tracy – Institute of Physics
Dr Judith Hillier – University of Oxford
Dr Wonyong Park – University of Southampton
Dr Jessica Hamer – Kings College London
Dr Chris North – Cardiff University
James DeWinter – University of Cambridge
Martin Sullivan – Principal, Solihull Sixth Form College
Dr Steve Essex – Assistant Headteacher, Ernesford Grange Community Academy
Chrissie Sargent – Associate Assistant Headteacher, Noel Baker Academy
Ruth Brown – Lead Practitioner in Science, Noel Baker Academy
Jackie Flaherty – The Ogden Trust
Natasha Watkinson – The Gatsby Foundation
Carole Kenrick – Institute of Physics
Sarah Cosgriff – Association for Science Education
Katherine Platt – Institute of Physics
Rachel Hartley – Institute of Physics
2023 – Look out for updates on the date and theme. Register your interest by contacting Dan Cottle d.cottle@bham.ac.uk