CPE Online

In line with the social distancing measures in place due to COVID-19, CPE will be online for the foreseeable future.  We hope to return to in-person events when it is safe to do so, and will update those who have made bookings if this occurs.  In the meantime, we aim to replicate as much of the face-to-face experience as possible with the following programme:

• An online tour of a Cambridge college, information about studying at Cambridge, and advice on Higher Education, including the Cambridge application process. This will be accessible online the week before and throughout the CPE week.

• A practical session, in which students apply curriculum science to novel exercises, to be completed before the Q&A session whenever time is available. This will use commonly available resources and the Outreach team will be on hand to offer any help required.

• A demonstration and an optional live Q&A with the Outreach team, bookable a week before the event. This Q&A will take place on the day that you book, at a time you choose between 10:00 and 16:00.

Bookings are for a group of students, this can be any size or as many as you feel can meaningfully interact with the live Q&A.

CPE events have several aims which include increasing participation in physics and changing perceptions and stereotypes of Physics and Cambridge University. Students and teachers that attend the CPE are asked to fill out a Post-Questionnaire in order to assess the success of these aims.

Previous Events

This one day programme consists of a morning tour of a Cambridge college, followed by information about studying at Cambridge, and advice on Higher Education and applying to Cambridge. This is followed by a physics activity at the Cavendish Laboratory, where students take part in a practical session and are given presentations on curriculum physics as well as exciting research topics.

CPE events are thoroughly enjoyed by students and teachers alike. Schools from all over the country have made the trip to Cambridge to take part in the event.

Booking

Preference is given to state-dependent establishments.

• For the online events, bookings are for a group of students, this can be any size or as many as you feel can meaningfully interact with the live Q&A.

• For the in-person events, the number of student places per school is limited (typically 15).

There are several CPE events run throughout the year with each event tailored for a specific age group, the dates can be found on the booking page.

Bursaries 

For our in person events, bursaries are available to help cover travel and teacher cover costs.  Please see the School Physics Bursaries page for more information.

Dates