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National Science Week webinars

Join us on Zoom during National Science Week for an insight into some of the subjects UCL offers at degree level as well as some of the fascinating things you will learn about through our subjects.

These live Zoom sessions are made interactive though the use of the chat and are open to all UK state schools. Attend as many or as little as you like.

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Evolution of the Atmosphere - 8th March 2024

Years 7 – 11
10:00-10:45

This 45-minute workshop will explore how the Earth’s atmosphere has evolved throughout geological time. The workshop will take a tour through Earth’s history, describe some of the major events and how this has shaped our atmosphere!

Taking a Tour of Geological Time! - 11th March 2024

Years 7 - 9
10:00-10:45

Join UCL scientists in a tour of Earth’s history! In this 45-minute workshop you will hear from experts in the different eons and discover what it would be like to travel through deep time. How has the Earth transformed in 4.5 billion years? Join us and find out!

Taking a Tour of Geological Time! - 12th March 2024

Years 3 - 6
10:00-10:45

Join UCL scientists in a tour of Earth’s history! In this 45-minute workshop you will hear from experts in the different eons and discover what it would be like to travel through deep time. How has the Earth transformed in 4.5 billion years? Join us and find out!

What is matter and why does it matter? - 13 March 2024

Two time slots: 

Years 7-11
9:00-9:45

Years 7-11
10:00-10:45

We all know what fluids are but how do they work? What is matter and why does it matter? This presentation will introduce some of the components covered when studying a Natural Science degree at UCL.

Sequences and Series - An introduction into university mathematics - 14 March 2024

Years 7-11
10:00-10:45

In this presentation, you will take a dip into seeing what university mathematics is like and how it builds on your knowledge from your current syllabus. You will get an understanding of the kind of topics that are covered, how it's taught at UCL and an insight into where a degree in mathematics can lead you in terms of your career.

Interweaving the Sciences - 15 March 2024

Years 9-11
9:00-9:45

Love science but struggle to choose your favourite subject? Then UCL’s Natural Sciences course might be for you! This presentation will highlight its flexibility and a wide range of options you can choose from to tailor the degree to you, your interests, and your preferred career. Try out some of the subjects you could choose to study through fun interactive games such as biomolecular Bingo, other topics include organic chemistry and neurophysiology!