Education

Aerospace Engineering

An inspiring introduction to how engineers design aircraft and spacecraft, applying maths and physics to solve real-world challenges and shape the future of flight and space exploration.

This talk introduces A Level students to the exciting world of aerospace engineering, the field dedicated to designing, building, and testing aircraft, spacecraft, and the systems that make them work. Beginning with the fundamental physics of flight, the session explains how forces, energy, and moti…

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Thinking Like an Engineer

An engaging introduction to the engineering mindset, guiding students through the full design process from problem definition to testing, iteration, and real-world production.

This session, Thinking Like an Engineer, introduces students to the mindset and structured approach engineers use to solve real-world problems by walking through the 7 key stages of the engineering process: Design Requirements, Conceptual Design, Detailed Design, Manufacturing, Testing, Evaluation, …

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Applications of A-level physics

An inspiring exploration of how A Level Physics topics power real technologies and discoveries, from engineering and electronics to quantum science and the cosmos.

A Level Physics is where you learn to read the universe like an instruction manual—and in this talk we’ll explore how every topic connects to exciting real-world applications that shape modern life. We’ll begin with measurements, uncertainties, and data analysis, the core of all real science, then m…

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Applications of GCSE physics

An engaging tour of how GCSE Physics topics explain everyday technology and real-world phenomena, revealing the science behind everything from smartphones and cars to space and climate.

GCSE Physics is your gateway to understanding how the world really works, from the tiniest circuits in your phone to the biggest forces shaping the universe, and in this talk we’ll explore how every topic on the course connects to exciting, meaningful real-life applications. We’ll start with energy …

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Applications of A-level Maths

An inspiring exploration of how A Level mathematics connects its core topics to real-world applications, from AI and engineering to finance, physics, and scientific prediction.

A Level Mathematics is where school maths turns into a powerful engine for understanding the modern world—and in this talk we’ll see how every topic unlocks exciting, meaningful applications. We’ll start with pure maths, where algebra and functions become the language of modelling: from building pre…

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Applications of GCSE maths

A lively, real-world tour of how GCSE maths topics power everyday decisions, science, technology, and problem-solving far beyond the classroom.

Discover how GCSE Mathematics isn’t just about passing an exam—it’s a toolkit for understanding (and shaping) the world. In this talk we’ll explore exciting real-life applications of number (budgeting, interest, taxes, error bounds), fractions/decimals/percentages (discounts, inflation, nutrition), …

Talk: Yes | Workshop: Yes | Course: No | Audience: High School

The mathematics of planet earth

An engaging talk showing how A-level mathematics helps scientists model natural phenomena, predict global events, and tackle real-world challenges from earthquakes to climate change.

What do earthquakes, climate change, ocean waves, and the shape of the Earth all have in common? Mathematics. In this talk, we’ll explore how maths is used to understand and predict real-world processes happening all around us — from the movement of tectonic plates to the spread of wildfires and the…

Talk: No | Workshop: No | Course: No | Audience: High School, Sixthform, College, Undergraduate,

Introduction to design for manufacture

A practical, industry-focused talk on how engineers adapt designs for efficient, reliable production, exploring real case studies and the balance between performance, cost, and manufacturability.

Design for Manufacture (DfM) is a core principle in engineering design, ensuring products are optimised not only for performance and functionality, but also for efficient, reliable and economical production. This talk explores how manufacturing constraints shape design decisions from concept stage t…

Talk: Yes | Workshop: Yes | Course: No | Audience: Sixthform, College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional

Introduction to design engineering

An inspiring introduction to how design engineers turn ideas into real-world solutions, exploring what they do, where they work, and how to start a career in the field.

Design engineering is where creativity meets problem-solving — turning ideas into real products, structures, and systems that improve everyday life. In this career talk, you’ll learn what design engineers actually do, from sketching early concepts and using CAD to building prototypes and testing des…

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The story of William smith

The story of how a canal engineer’s observations of rock layers led to the discovery of stratigraphic succession and revolutionised our understanding of Earth’s history.

William Smith (1769–1839), often called the “Father of English Geology,” transformed how we understand Earth’s deep past by realizing that rock layers follow a consistent order—and that fossils within them can be used to identify and correlate those layers across long distances. Crucially, this brea…

Talk: Yes | Workshop: Yes | Course: No | Audience: Public, Families