Physics Education Conference

This annual event, from the School of Physics at the University of Birmingham and the Institute of Physics, provides an opportunity for those involved in all aspects of physics education to come together, share best practice and be part of our physics learning community. 

We welcome school teachers, academics in HE with an interest in physics pedagogy, physics pedagogy coaches, physics education researchers (including those studying for masters and doctoral degrees) and those involved with initial teacher education in physics. The conference has 3 strands:

1. The Cutting Edge of Physics- Exploring ways of connecting new research in physics to learning
2. Skills, Careers and Levelling Up in Physics- Exploring the opportunities and careers related to physics to improve pathways for those studying the subject.
3. Physics Education Research (PER)- Showcasing the latest academic research in the field and relating it to secondary classrooms and the HE teaching space.

2025 Conference:Wednesday 25 June 09:30 - 16:00, School of Physics and Astronomy

Join us for our 5^th annual physics teacher’s day. Discover what is new in physics education and connect with like-minded physics teachers from around the country. The programme will include a subject knowledge update lecture on the discovery of gravitational waves, a range of hands-on workshops to choose from on different aspects of physics learning, and a chance to network with colleagues from other schools, universities, physics education organisations, exam boards and more.