Calendar of Events

Below is a calendar of events for the next year. More details about courses, etc., can be found using the links provided

December 2011

Materials and Physics masterclass


Tuesday, 6th December. This is a collaborative event between the Departments of Materials Science and Physics at Oxford University.

Undergraduate Admissions Interviews


12th - 14th December. Interviews for undergraduate applicants in Colleges.
Drop-In hospitality at Holder Cafe for Interviewees; a chance to have a chat, a tour or just to chill out. Go to Materials Reception for details.

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January 2012




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February 2012




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March 2012

Department of Materials Open Days


20th, 27th, 28th March. One-day courses for sixth-formers. More information at the Open Days section of this website.

Y9 Materials and Chemistry Day


Thursday, 29th March. A fun-filled yet instructive Activity Day hosted by the Departments of Chemistry and Materials at Oxford University.

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April 2012

CPD for PGCE Students


26th, 27th April (tbc). More information at the Teacher CPD section of this website.

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May 2012




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June 2012

Y12 Materials and Chemistry Masterclasses


Tuesday, 14th and Wednesday, 15th June. This is a collaborative event between the Departments of Materials Science and Chemistry at Oxford University.

Headstart "Focus on Materials" Residential Course for Year 12/S5 Students


Monday 18th - Friday 22nd June. More information at www.headstartcourses.org.uk and the Residential Courses section of this website.

Oxford University Open Days


27th and 28th June. More information at www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/opendays and the Open Days section of this website.


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July 2012

Maths and Science Teachers' Conference


Wednesday 4th July. A free Conference for Maths and Science teachers, held at the Science Learning Centre in Bristol. The conference aims to equip teachers with additional tools and resources to support maths and science students who are considering progressing to STEM subjects at Oxford. and other leading universities. Further Details

UNIQ "Materials Science" Summer School


Sunday 8th - Friday 13th July (confirmed). Residential Course for Year 12 students from State Schools. More information from www.ox.ac.uk/uniq

UNIQ "Physical Sciences" Summer School


Sunday 22nd - Friday 27th July (provisional). Residential Course for Year 12 students from State Schools. More information from www.ox.ac.uk/uniq

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August 2012




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September 2012

Oxford University Open Day


14th September. More information at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/opendays and the Open Days section of this website.

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October 2012




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November 2012




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December 2012

Undergraduate Admissions Interviews


Dates to be confirmed. Interviews for undergraduate applicants in Colleges.
Drop-In hospitality at Holder Cafe for Interviewees; a chance to have a chat, a tour or just to chill out. Go to Materials Reception for details.

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