Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths masterclasses
Register to attend one of our STEM masterclasses and get an insight into a wide range of topics in this area.
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If you have a question about the masterclasses, please email masterclass@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Artificial intelligence and machine learning in chemistry
Discover how artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI and ML) are changing how we explore and understand chemistry.
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
LG12, Murray Learning Centre
Electrons at work: An experimental workshop
Join this masterclass for a practical introduction to the vast field of physics that is quantum mechanics.
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
1st Year Physics Lab, Poynting Building
More dates availableHow could diagnostics testing prevent a zombie apocalypse?
Join this fictional zombie outbreak on 11 or 25 February to see how test accuracy and infection rates are used to detect and diagnose the undead.
Wednesday, 11 February 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
Coding like a photon: Quantum computation basics
Discover how quantum computers can gain power from unique quantum resources.
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
Watson Building
Microscopy: Trick of the light
Explore how cutting-edge light microscopy and Nobel-winning techniques reveal the hidden world of cells.
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
Drug discovery: The possibilities of the periodic table
This interactive masterclass reveals how metals and inorganic chemistry are transforming modern medicine.
Wednesday, 4 March 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
3D printing of ceramic composites for demanding environments
Discover what ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are, their manufacturing technologies, and their potential applications in this masterclass.
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
UG09, Murray Learning Centre
11 and a half things we can do with DNA
This masterclass takes a fresh, fun look at DNA through fascinating stories, designed for Year 12-13 students.
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
Playing games: Winning, drawing and stealing non-existing things
Uncover the cool maths behind winning games and learn how to outsmart your opponents using a large Noughts and Crosses board.
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
Room 112, Alan Walters Building
Discover Pharmacy: Science, skills and impact
This practical Masterclass explores the world of pharmacy and shows how pharmacists work.
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
Computer Science Building
String theory at the frontiers of physics and mathematics
This masterclass showcases how pure mathematics and theoretical physics intersect, using string theory to illustrate their deep connections.
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
Watson Building
More dates availableArtificial vs natural intelligence: What’s the real difference?
This Psychology and Computer Science masterclass explores how AI systems learn and make decisions compared to humans and other animals.
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 (13:00 - 15:00)
N334 and N337, Gisbert Kapp Building