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This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.

Immerse yourself in an evening of sports science, tasting menus and talks, with the return of the adults-only Summer Science Lates on Tuesday 2 July 2024, 6pm - 10pm. There will also be a bar with drinks and bespoke themed cocktails available to buy.

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by Rebecca Radding

Dan Sofer talks about running free, peer-led coding bootcamps in London and Gaza and why he loves working with nonprofits

I first met Dan in August 2016 at the arrivals terminal of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. He'd flown to meet me after my husband, Tony, who'd been living in Jerusalem, read about London-based Founders and Coders and wrote to Dan to see if he'd be interested in running a similar peer-led training programme with the Palestinian community. That meeting was, as Humphrey Bogart said in Casablanca, "the beginning of a beautiful friendship."

Since that first meeting, we've started two new Founders and Coders programmes together, in Nazareth with the support of the British government and in Gaza, in partnership with Mercy Corps. I recently sat down with Dan at Space4 in Finsbury Park, the home of Founders and Coders CIC, to chat a bit about the early history of Founders and Coders and where the organisation is going next.

The space was buzzing. Students from FAC14, the fourteenth cohort since Founders and Coders began four years ago, are preparing to host clients for a workshop as part of our Tech for Better programme, with the support of mentors from the previous cohort, and their course facilitator, who is a part of InFact, a cooperative based in the coworking space next to the classroom.

So here is how the interview went...

Rebecca: Dan, there's a lot of energy in here! Should we move somewhere calmer?

Dan: And leave my favorite place in all of London? No way!

Rebecca: In that case, let's talk about what's going on in here. I'm looking around and I see something surprising for a tech workspace: more women than men.

Dan: That's right. For the last two years, over half (57%) of our students have been women.

Rebecca: Is that intentional?

Dan: Absolutely. Inclusion is one of our core values at Founders and Coders.

Rebecca: I can't wait to hear more, but to start, could you take us back to what you were doing before Founders and Coders?

Dan: Well, I've been in web publishing for over twenty years. I've done just about everything, from programming to project management to business development. For several years, I worked as a project manager on the London Olympics websites. When that ended, I decided to spend some time updating my technical skills, which had got a bit rusty.

In the spring of 2012, the online platform Coursera launched, and the very first offering was a course on machine learning with Andrew Ng, which I started but didn't finish. Though I was interested in using the internet to self-study, I found it a bit boring to learn on my own.

The next course I took was on game theory, and I decided to organise a meetup of other people taking the course in order to encourage myself to complete it. Four of us met regularly at the British Library until we finished the course.

That experience was transformational. I so enjoyed the combination of a structured curriculum with studying with a group of people who shared my motivation and level of commitment. All through 2013 - it kind of took over my life - I was taking courses on Coursera and also on the edX platform, which launched around the same time. Everything from matrix algebra to startup engineering to courses on functional programming in Scala, and cryptography.

We had been meeting at the British Library, but it's a public space so we couldn't just camp out there indefinitely. I started looking for something a bit more permanent and more conducive to peer-led study, which led me to being offered a classroom space by Camden Collective late in 2013, where I held the six-week pilot course that became Founders and Coders: me, fourteen students, and two courses on Udacity.

Rebecca: Why web development?

Dan: Well, it's one thing to have a peer-led learning programme that's just about people discovering topics they're curious about, but it was clear to me that it would be more powerful if the learning was vocational and could lead the participants to greater employment opportunities.

Coding bootcamps - the idea that you could take people from diverse backgrounds, give them a grounding in web development, and then help them find work in the job market - had already emerged as a model, and I saw that what I was doing would fit well into that structure.

What was true then is still true now: there are a lot of junior developer roles, and there is an acute shortage of people capable of taking on those roles.

Rebecca: You say you sort of stumbled into peer-led learning. But there's quite a literature on the subject.

Dan: You're right. Until I discovered Coursera and the delights of peer-led learning, I don't think I'd been paying a lot of attention to different pedagogical models. But once I discovered peer-led learning as a model that worked really well for me, I then became curious about who else was doing interesting stuff.

There were a couple of important influences on the early years of Founders and Coders. I found Sugata Mitra's "hole in the wall" experiments fascinating. You might have heard of it - he gave a well known TED lecture on the subject. He set up a computer in a kiosk in a wall in a slum in Kalkaji, Delhi and children were allowed to use it freely. He then documented how street children came up to it and taught themselves and each other in the absence of any classroom environment. From that experiment he has developed a pedagogy around giving children overly-ambitious projects, putting them in teams, and letting them get on with it without a lot of direction.

Another influence was Ivan Illich's Deschooling Society, which I'd actually read previously. Illich, who was writing in the Sixties, describes something he calls "learning webs," where libraries maintain a database of people's learning preferences to facilitate a process he called peer matching, in which a person goes to a public library and this database matches them with someone somewhere else in the city who shares their interests and passions. It was a sort of dating service for people wanting to peer-learn.

Rebecca: So in a sense, the early days of Founders and Coders were a kind of learning laboratory.

Dan: That's one way to put it! By the middle of the second programme I was beginning to get disaffected with taking off-the-shelf study materials that were designed for online self-study and putting them into a group environment. People were spending too much of their day with their headphones on listening to materials, which they could have been doing at home.

With the third programme, we dropped the online materials entirely, and I modeled what we were doing a bit more on what Mitra has been doing for years with children. Instead of a well-structured curriculum, each week there would be a different topic and a different project, and I would put them in groups and tell them to get on with it, and that if they discovered anything interesting they should share it with the rest of the groups.

The first year was a mixture of me fumbling around to see what might work and also listening to what the students were saying and trying to find out what they thought worked, and doing a lot of reading around to see what others had done in the past, and realising that actually, there's a rich literature in peer-led and project-based learning. It's not that novel, it's just not mainstream, so you have to dig a bit.

Rebecca: So how have you managed to run a programme without charging fees? Fast forward to 2018, Founders and Coders runs three tuition-free, sixteen-week courses a year in London.

Dan: As a matter of fact, we've never charged, but it's not because I set out to offer a tuition-free course. I started Founders and Coders to further my own self-study, so in the early days there was never a point where I thought, I need to charge these people, because I was grateful for their presence, and how it supported my learning.

When the bootcamp started, my role changed. I wasn't learning the same material the students were learning, I already more or less knew it, and once the course settled down, the aim was to cover the same material with each cohort. At Camden Collective, I got a lot of support: they provided a classroom for free and paid me a small fee to run the course.

The question of charging the students didn't really arise until it was clear that the funding in Camden was short-term and we needed to strike out on our own and find another space. I consulted with the students, and my original question to them - after explaining that we would have to start paying some rent, and by the way I would like to start paying myself something - was, what's a reasonable fee to charge? I got an unequivocal response back, which was that you can't charge for this, because one of the values is that we're not paying for a service, we're coming to be a part of a community, and actually we'd like to contribute back by helping you run the programme.

What emerged out of this dialogue was the idea that instead of charging, students would give back. We then had to develop a model that didn't require us to charge fees.

Rebecca: Could you tell us a bit about the commercial model that Founders and Coders London has developed?

Dan: The model in London, where we incorporated as a CIC in 2015, is very simple: we act as an employment agency. Many commercial bootcamps run employment agencies, and for them it's a way to make a profit. For us, it's existential. It is the way we cover our costs.

Our programme now is strong enough that we get really good people coming onto the course, who are very focused on the goal of becoming developers, and who are very employable when they graduate. In London there are enough employers who value the quality of students coming out of Founders and Coders that are prepared to pay a fee to us to refer them. That's how we now support ourselves.

Rebecca: So why would anyone pay for a bootcamp if they could get a free education at Founders and Coders?

Dan: Well, if you're someone who prefers a structured environment, where you're supported by skilled educators who know their material and can answer any question you throw at them, then the peer-led environment of Founders and Coders probably wouldn't work very well for you.

A large part of our ethos is that even if you are picking up material quickly, rather than forging ahead, you should pause and make sure the rest of your team is following. In my experience some people find that deeply frustrating and would rather go at their own pace, not the pace of their group. That might be a reason not to choose us.

Rebecca: You mentioned our ethos. Could you say a bit more about our core values of cooperation, inclusion, and social impact here at Founders and Coders?

Dan: Well, if you're not doing something for profit, you have to ask yourself why you're doing it. The first value you mentioned, cooperation, came about as you might guess because peer-led, project-based learning is so central to what we do at Founders and Coders. It's also central to your employability as a developer. Employers want to hire people who work well on teams and in pairs, and increasingly they are partnering with us because they know that developers who graduate from Founders and Coders are people who know how to do this.

We also run Founders and Coders CIC as a cooperative organisation, with monthly membership meetings of our alumni community and annual general meetings where we collectively set priorities for the coming year, and we're a member of the CoTech network.

Inclusion is the second one. The tech industry is well-known for being male-dominated and monocultural, so it seemed to me that if we were offering a free programme that this opportunity should be as widely available as possible. In the last two years, 57% of our London intake were women. In our experience, cohorts thrive when teams represent a diversity of experiences and perspectives, providing many opportunities for people to learn new ways of thinking from each other.

The third value you mentioned, social impact, has become really important to us and is now absolutely front and centre. I would like to say that right from the beginning we wanted to do social impact projects. But at first, we did work for anyone, mainly early stage startups or companies with tiny budgets who needed an MVP.

In the second or third year of our operation, we began making connections with charities like the Anna Freud Centre, public service organisations like the National Health Service, and the Centre for Acceleration of Social Technology, which led to a bit of an epiphany. The problems nonprofits are trying to solve are so much more interesting.

For us it's been a revelation working with people in the nonprofit sector, trying to help them solve their problems because they just care so much about what they are doing and our students have learned so much from the process of working with them.

Rebecca: So let's say I'm a nonprofit organisation and I want to work with Founders and Coders. How do I get started?

Dan: If you're a nonprofit who wants to work with Founders and Coders, then you should apply to Tech for Better, our pro bono programme for nonprofits to build mobile web apps with our developers in London and Gaza.

Our developers will work closely with you to identify your needs, then build an app that meets them. You'll also get an experience working with developers, which if you haven't worked with them before can be almost as opaque as learning to code yourself. This process will help your organisation work out if it's worth investing in building digital services.

For our developers, the programme is an opportunity to gain experience, improve their employability, and work on projects that make a real difference to people's lives.

Rebecca: You mentioned that nonprofits who apply to the Tech for Better programme might be working with developers in Gaza.

Dan: That's right. We've been on the ground in Gaza for over a year now, where we run a programme in partnership with Mercy Corps. Gaza, of course, is a very different kind of laboratory. Gazans themselves call it the world's largest open-air prison; in most of Gaza, electricity runs just a few hours a day.

At the same time, working online is for many people the only pathway to gainful employment. So we're working with Gaza Sky Geeks, a project of Mercy Corps, to develop a structure for peer-led technical training in the technologies and methodologies Gazans need in order to work for clients both inside and outside of Gaza, be it London or Saudi Arabia. And we're doing it all in English, since that's the language of the global marketplace. Adapting the London programme to the needs of the Gaza environment has been a challenge, that's for sure, but the most rewarding one of my life.

Rebecca: What if I've got a budget and I want to hire a team of developers in Gaza directly?

Dan: If you're looking to build a product, particularly a mobile web app, Gaza Sky Geeks runs a digital agency, and they've brought on one of our London alumni as the engineering manager. They already have a number of our graduates working as developers and a growing back catalogue of successful client projects.

Rebecca: And where is Founders and Coders going next?

Dan: We believe in the transformational power of peer-led pedagogy, and we're excited to be partnering with Mercy Corps on a new programme in the West Bank opening in October, as well as with the British government, with whom we are planning to run a programme in South Africa starting next year.

To learn more about hiring developers in Gaza, visit agency.gazaskygeeks.com.

To learn more about the tuition-free training programme, visit www.foundersandcoders.com.

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Diversity in Space Careers Conference 2024-UKSEDS - UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space

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In October 28, 1971 Britain launched the Prospero satellite using a Black Arrow R-3 launch vehicle. It was the first successful British satellite launcher - and it was the last. The program was canceled. The fourth Black Arrow rocket (R4) is exhibited a the science museum in London.

In 1963 the Royal Aircraft Establishment began work on a satellite launcher based on the Black Knight test-vehicle. The Black Arrow had a first stage with eight gamma 8 engines. A second stage with two gamma 2 engines and solid 3 stage "Waxwing". The Black Arrow was only capable of launching smaller satellites.

The Black Arrow program was canceled on economic grounds, instead the US Scout rocket, which had a similar payload capacity was used for future launches.

The Prospero satellite is still in orbit, and radio signals could still be heard until 2006. It is expected to be in orbit for about 100 years.

Black Arrow was launched again 40 years later

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Rockets of the world by Peter Alway,

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As a young person, you are the main target of Safer Internet Day, but that does not mean you are a passive recipient of the collective effort towards the promotion of a better internet that takes place every February. In fact, there are a wealth of opportunities for young people to make their voices heard on matters relating to their safety and wellbeing in the online world, from contacting your national Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee and getting involved in their youth participation schemes, to becoming an advocate of Safer Internet Day on social media by sharing your experience of the digital environment and your aspirations for a better internet - take a look at our social media plans for inspiration. You can also be the change you want to see in the (online) world by being kind and respectful to others online, by protecting your online reputation and that of others, and by seeking out positive opportunities to create, engage and share online.

Parents and carers, you play a crucial role in empowering and supporting children and young people to use digital technologies responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Indeed, parental influence, guidance and education have a significant and long-lasting impact on children's safety and wellbeing in the online world. Therefore, there are plenty of ways for you to participate in Safer Internet Day, whether it is by ensuring an open dialogue with your children, educating them to use digital technologies safely and positively, or acting as digital role models. To help you achieve that, you may want to have a look at the SID resource gallery, where you'll find a range of resources to use with your children, from information sheets on various online opportunities and risks to conversation starters and even games, which are available in a variety of languages and for a variety of age groups. If you would like to find out more about specific actions and resources in your country, you can get in touch with your local Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee.

As a teacher or educator, there are various ways in which you can get involved in Safer Internet Day. Firstly, the most important way is to raise awareness - talk to your colleagues to plan whole-school actions, and provide a real focus with a day, week or even a month of safer and better internet activities. If you're looking for resources to support you in this, check out the SID resource gallery. Here, you'll find a range of resources from assembly and lesson plans, to printable games to use in the classroom, in a variety of languages and for a variety of age groups. You may also wish to make contact with your local Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee to find out about specific actions in your country. They may also be able to assist with more targeted resources. If your school has a social media account, you can support SID by tweeting and posting about your actions, and sharing our posts too. You can find suggested posts, visuals and covers in our social media plans.

As a representative of an organisation and industry, you are in a direct position to design, shape and adapt the platforms, services and content children and young people interact with on a daily basis. In doing so, you have the power to make a safer and better internet a concrete reality. You may get involved in Safer Internet Day by creating and promoting positive content and safe services online - to support you in doing so, we have designed a best practice guide on positive online content for children which you may find useful. You may also participate in Safer Internet Day by empowering your youngest users to respond to any issues by providing clear safety advice, a range of easy-to-use safety tools, and quick access to support if things do go wrong. Finally, we also encourage you to express your support for Safer Internet Day by posting about your actions on social media and by sharing our posts. You can find suggested posts, visuals and covers in our social media plans which will be published in the autumn of each year as we countdown to the day.

Policy makers and politicians can promote a safer and better internet by putting in place the conditions for the emergence of a culture in which all stakeholders are encouraged and empowered to make the choices that will guarantee that children and young people have the best possible online experiences. As a representative from policy, you may support Safer Internet Day by (re)affirming the need to provide opportunities in the national or local curriculum for children and young people to learn about online safety, digital and media literacy, by ensuring that parents and carers have access to appropriate information and sources of support, and that industry is encouraged to self-regulate its content and services. To make a long-lasting change to the digital environment, you also need to take the lead in governance and legislation in order to ultimately ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through effective child protection strategies for the digital world.

Every February, Safer Internet Day is an opportunity for millions of people around the world to raise awareness of children and young people's online safety and wellbeing. For this reason, media outlets can truly help multiply the global reach of Safer Internet Day by using this occasion as an opportunity to explore the importance of online safety and digital literacy for children and young people in your media production. To support you in doing so, for each campaign we develop a range of promotional materials - to begin with, take a look at the Safer Internet Day key messages. As the day approaches, we'll provide an infographic and other media assets, and publish a number of news articles about Safer Internet Day celebrations and activities around the world. If you would like to become an advocate of Safer Internet Day, have a look at our social media plans, which are full of inspiration for posts and visuals to lend your support to the day.

Tuesday, 7 February, marked the 20th edition of the global Safer Internet Day under the motto "Together for a better internet". More and more schools, parents and young people contact Child Focus' helpline for questions about online safety or call specialised centres to guide them in their media use. Professionals and parents need tips and tools to assist children and young people in their digital exploration.

Safer Internet Day (SID) has become a global landmark event in the online safety calendar with 2023 being its 20th year. Safer Internet Day is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people.

iSIGURT.al, the national platform for a safe internet in Albania, which also functions as the national line for children's internet safety, is a national service established by CRCA/ECPAT Albania in 2015. It has as its main mission the reporting and removal of harmful materials on the internet, social networks and online media that contain sexual violence against children and adolescents, bullying and extreme violence against children and young people, as well as the language of hate crimes.

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Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised by Insafe in February of each year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people in Europe and across the world.

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Skills for Life: it all starts with skills

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What is the NPL water rocket challenge?

The challenge is to land an air pressurised rocket, using water as a propellant, exactly 70 m from launch point, three times, with extra points for flight duration. We have a big annual festival on our site where teams compete.
On this page are some awesome videos, photos and results from previous years' Water Rocket Challenges.
Water rockets are fun and easy to make

We have some posters of water rocket scientific facts and design tips, as well as a video made in association with a local school on the science of water rockets:

Download our comprehensive booklet about building water rockets which helps you improve flight and understand the physics involved.

Rocket Simulator

Check out this Water Rocket simulator software! It is described in the booklet and helps you improve flight and understand the physics involved (be amazed at the temperatures of water and air leaving the rocket).

Software: Water Rocket simulator [Windows only 2.84MB]

Water Rocket Challenge 2021 - Update

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Water Rocket Challenge will be held with the following safety precautions in place:

reduced team numbers (15, down from the usual 45)

launch bays spaced 2.3 m apart

specific safety protocols for rocket collection

The annual post-challenge workshop event, usually open to the public, will not take place this year.

NPL constructed a water rocket powered car which featured on the Gadget Show.

We also held the record for making the world's largest water rocket, launched in 2011 - using 140 x 2 litre bottles and stood 3.4 m tall.

#WaterRocketChallenge

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The challenge is to land an air pressurised rocket, using water as a propellant, exactly 70 m from launch point, three times, with extra points for flight duration. We have a big annual festival on our site where teams compete. On this page are some awesome videos, photos and results from previous years' Water Rocket Challenges.

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SD CELAR | Latin America at the British Museum

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The sky is big and the stars are in order. At night, when there are clouds, only some stars can be seen through the open spaces left by the clouds. When there are no clouds, however, you can see all the stars. We do not have names for each and every one of the stars, we call all of them Shitikari. Sheroanaw Hakihiiw ë

In this quote Sheroanaw ë refers to the cotton fabric he has used to create this artwork which, like the clouds, is ephemeral and diaphanous. The star constellations in this work are bounded by a series of squares emphasising Yanomami ancestral cosmological order.

In Yanomami cosmology, a giant cosmic snake covered in spots encapsulates the universe: its past, present, and future. These designs, though abstract and schematic, are maps of lived and spiritual worlds, as well as an evocative expression of the individual experience of looking at the night sky and, in this way, renews traditional Yanomami designs.

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Sheroanawë Hakihiiwë - SD CELAR | Latin America at the British Museum

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The sky is big and the stars are in order. At night, when there are clouds, only some stars can be seen through the open spaces left by the clouds. When there are no clouds, however, you can see all the stars.

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Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. | FRANK

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Join us in Spring 2023 for our third annual Space Race! After running out of fuel on the way back from Mars last year, we need you to help our rocket get home by powering it up with stars! Either join one of our out-of-this-world events, or come up with your own space-tacular way of creating stars and raising vital funds to support children with life-limiting conditions, and their families. To take part simply click below to set up your JustGiving page and join our campaign, then pick your activities. Choose from our accessible Painshill Planet Walk, Walk the Moon at the O2, or come up with your own star themed challenge.

A galaxy of ideas...

From 1 small step to 1,000 big jumps! Download our handy tracker to log your progress.

Map out a star shaped run or walk in your local area, or a favourite place, and share them with our Strava group.

Bake up some star-shaped buscuits for a bake sale or coffee morning. You could even include your favourite space themed chocolate bars into your creation if you're feeling extra indulgent.

See if your friends know their comets from their quasars, or the difference between Goose and Jonesy, by holding a space and sci-fi themed quiz.

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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We are super excited to bring to Year 11 and Year 12 London students of Black heritage a summer experience of physics like no other!

As a network of Black British physicists, we are passionate about increasing Black representation and sharing the many cool and lucrative opportunities that physics at school and beyond can offer you!

So, we have linked up with some real big-hitters to put on a totally free, three-day experience of physics - with loads of extra surprises in store. Find out more details below!

The three-day programme will be hosted by us at three different institutions. This is a non-residential programme, which means that you will need to travel to and from The Blackett Laboratory (the Physics Department) at Imperial College London for each day of the programme.

Activities will take place at the following locations:

Monday 31 July, 2023 - The Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College London, South Kensington

Tuesday 1 August, 2023 - National Physical Laboratory, Teddington

Wednesday 2 August, 2023 - Institute of Physics, King's Cross, London

Travel expenses will be fully covered. Transport for the trip to the National Physical Laboratory, and to the Institute of Physics, will be arranged by us.

+ Experience physics at uni

Yes, that means cool lectures on quantum mechanics, experiments in undergraduate labs and fun group projects at Imperial College London!

+ Examine physics in action

We've got you access to the National Physical Laboratory to check out the latest cutting-edge research! You'll also get to chat with Black physicists who are still in the field as well as those that branched out into other areas like finance, law, and music!

+ Explore physics & identity

You'll reflect on Black identity in physics at the swanky central London Institute of Physics offices, learning about significant Black British physicists and their contributions, followed by a programme graduation and celebration event!

Applications open

Instagram Live Q&A

Applications close

Teacher references deadline

Decisions announced & registration opens

Representing Physics 2023 begins!

Who are The Blackett Lab Family?

We are a network of UK based Black physicists. Our mission is to diversify perceptions of physics and promote Black representation at all levels in the field.

Who will be supervising the programme?

Our company directors Jonathan Lansley-Gordon (Education Consultant and former Assistant Headteacher), Benyam Dejen (Researcher at the National Physical Laboratory) and Sophie Martin (Doctoral Researcher) will be supervising students on the three-day programme and will be in charge of overseeing activities.

How much will it cost to participate in the programme?

The programme is totally free to attend. We will cover all costs, including food and travel to and from the programme.

Is this a residential programme?

Representing Physics 2023 is a non-residential programme. This means that you will be responsible for travelling to and from the programme - for registration at The Blackett Laboratory - on each day.

How do I get to The Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London?

The Blackett Laboratory is the Physics Department at Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ. The nearest tube station is South Kensington, on the District and Circle Lines.

How will I be travelling to different locations during the programme?

Registration will be at The Blackett Laboratory for each morning of the programme. Group travel during the day will be organised and supervised by us; either by TfL, or by coach. You will need an Oyster card or equivalent - and we will cover the cost of your travel.

I have SEN, a disability or a medical condition, can I still take part in the programme?

We welcome students of Black heritage of all abilities, including those with additional needs, to apply to the programme. During registration, you will be able to tell us more about your needs so we can make the programme as safe and inclusive as possible.

I am not of Black heritage, can I still take part in the programme?

Representing Physics 2023 is a programme designed to encourage students of Black heritage - currently significantly underrepresented in the field - to consider pursuing a physics or physics-related course. If you are not of Black heritage, we encourage you to consider alternative summer schools and programmes if you are interested in physics.

I am not based in London, can I still take part in the programme?

Representing Physics 2023 is a London based, non-residential programme; therefore, we welcome students based in London who are able to travel to and from the programme across three-days.

I am not in Year 11 or Year 12, can I still take part in the programme?

Representing Physics 2023 is a programme for London based students who are currently (at the time of applying) in Year 11 or Year 12. If you are not in either year group at the time of applying, we encourage you to consider alternative summer schools and programmes if you are interested in physics.

I can only attend part of the programme - can I still apply?

Representing Physics 2023 is a three-day programme offering a range of experiences and opportunities to students of Black heritage interested in physics. We encourage you to apply if you are able to commit to all three days of the programme.

What happens if my application is successful?

You will receive confirmation by email about the outcome of your application. If successful, you and your parent / carer / legal guardian will be invited to register for Representing Physics 2023.

What happens if my application is unsuccessful?

You will receive confirmation by email about the outcome of your application. If unsuccessful, you will still have the opportunity to opt in to our mailing list with helpful resources and info about future events hosted by The Blackett Lab Family.

Can I join The Blackett Lab Family?

Our members have completed a post-16 qualification in physics or a physics related course. We encourage you to continue with physics so that you can join the crew too!

I'm a teacher - how can I share this opportunity with my students?

Teachers can download, print and share the Representing Physics 2023 which contains key information and includes a QR code that will direct students to this webpage. We also invite teachers to encourage students to apply in assemblies and lessons, and share this opportunity within their networks.

How can I contact The Blackett Lab Family?

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Uniting tech and talent in a world-class hub of innovation

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A free six-day festival showcasing the science shaping our future.

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H﻿eld at Bush House's Auditorium non the Strand in London, this event will feature Jim Green, as well as others in the space industry, as they delve into key topics in the industry and beyond. Join us to network with leading figures in the space sector, to hear from Jim Green and ask him your questions, and for a chance to visit the Metaverse in a special demonstration session at the end!

Y﻿ou'll also get the chance to see a clip from Torsten Hoffman's new Space documentary, Fortitude, and more!

T﻿ickets are free, and anyone can join: students, professionals, and non-professionals alike! So don't miss out on this event - reserve your place now!

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future of the space industry with former nasa chief scientist

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Future of the Space Industry with Former NASA Chief Scientist, Jim Green

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Eventbrite - Future of the Space Industry with Former NASA Chief Scientist, Jim Green - Saturday, 8 July 2023 at Bush House, London, England. Find event and ticket information.

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AI Hub is a community-based platform featuring a new Pinterest-like gallery for creatives within AI, Podcasts, workshops and tools aiming to unleash the human potential behind the Gen AI tools. We bring together people across creative industries who want to embrace change, while still holding their currency.

O﻿n this occasion we are coming together to celebrate the power of creatives who use AI in their work, reflect on the future and want to be surrounded by like-minded talents.

An evening with conversations, music, and panel discussion featuring creatives across various industries in AI - from crafts to strategy.

It's about the wonderful realms that we are diving into to be ahead of the game in our ambitions. However, much more importantly, it's about the people, the stamina, intelligence and dreams that we share and pursue.

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Eventbrite - AIHub presents AI Hub Public Launch | An evening with AI creatives - Wednesday, 12 July 2023 at Stride HQ, London, England. Find event and ticket information.

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Join Apple’s Software Development or DevOps apprenticeship programmes with Makers to kickstart your tech career. Level 4 qualification, competitive salary, and hands-on experience in London. Apply now!

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As a Google Career Certificate learner, you will get charged a standard Coursera monthly fee for your country for taking one certificate depending on how long it takes for you to complete all certificate courses.

Google has also funded 10,000 scholarships for Google Career Certificates across the UK, which will be distributed by Grow with Google partners. The Google Career Certificate Scholarship Program gives you access to take the certificate courses free of charge as long as you are in receipt of the scholarship.

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Discover professional certificates developed by Google and designed to help you earn job-ready skills. No relevant experience or degree required.

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Government skills training and employment schemes for employers considering hiring or offering placements including Apprenticeships, Traineeships, T Levels.

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Government skills training and employment schemes for employers considering hiring or offering placements including Apprenticeships, Traineeships, T Levels.

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You've taken the first step toward changing your career path.

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Prepare to meet industry demand through immersive classes and hands-on projects - designed and led by expert instructional staff.

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Skills Bootcamps | Thank you - Skills for Life

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You've taken the first step toward changing your career path. Prepare to meet industry demand through immersive classes and hands-on projects - designed and led by expert instructional staff.

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NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services: Astrobotic Peregrine 1 Launch

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Join NASA to participate online in the launch of Astrobotic’s Peregrine Mission 1, part of NASA’s CLPS initiative.

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Tech Show London is the UK’s most important technology event for business happening on 6-7 March 2024. Join thousands of tech leaders to shape your future.