The Ogden Trust A2 Physics Symposium 2014

Europe/London
OC218 (Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics)

OC218

Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

Description
This is an invitation only three-day residential course for A2 physics students designed specifically for Ogden sixth form scholars and Ogden-sponsored schools. There will be 30 places available. The symposium is funded by The Ogden Trust and includes accommodation and all meals, but there is a non-refundable registration fee of £50. Travel expenses may be claimed equivalent to a return student rail fare plus taxis to and from Durham station, or 45p per mile, whichever is the lesser. If you are an AS-Physics student at an Ogden school and are interested in attending this year, please contact the Ogden Trust - office@ogdentrust.com Topics to be discussed include: Special Relativity: Prof. S. Clark Hunting the Higgs: Dr. P. Edwards Night Sky Astronomy: Dr. J. Lucey All activities will take place in the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics and in the Department of Physics, at Durham University. Local organization Dr. P. Edwards
    • 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
      Registration Vacation Reception (Collingwood College)

      Vacation Reception

      Collingwood College

      Arrive in Durham any time during afternoon.
      Collect room key from Collingwood College Vacation Reception
      Check in from 14:00
      Ogden Event registration next to reception from 14:00

    • 6:00 PM 6:30 PM
      Welcome Drinks Penthouse Boardroom (Collingwood College)

      Penthouse Boardroom

      Collingwood College

    • 6:30 PM 8:00 PM
      Evening Meal Penthouse Suite (Collingwood College)

      Penthouse Suite

      Collingwood College

    • 8:00 AM 9:00 AM
      Breakfast Dining Room (Collingwood College)

      Dining Room

      Collingwood College

    • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
      Leave for Ogden Centre For Fundamental Physics
    • 9:30 AM 10:45 AM
      Thinking like a Physicist OC218

      OC218

      Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

    • 10:45 AM 11:00 AM
      Break
    • 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
      Hunting the Higgs OC218

      OC218

      Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

    • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM
      Lunch Dining Room (Collingwood College)

      Dining Room

      Collingwood College

      Lunch at Collingwood College

    • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM
      Special Relativity OC218

      OC218

      Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

    • 3:30 PM 4:00 PM
      Break OC218

      OC218

      Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

    • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
      Special Relativity OC218

      OC218

      Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

    • 5:00 PM 6:30 PM
      Free Time
    • 6:30 PM 7:00 PM
      Drinks Tunstall Gallery (University College - Castle)

      Tunstall Gallery

      University College - Castle

    • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
      Formal Dinner Senate Suite (University College - Castle)

      Senate Suite

      University College - Castle

    • 8:00 AM 8:45 AM
      Breakfast Dining Room (Collingwood College)

      Dining Room

      Collingwood College

    • 8:45 AM 9:00 AM
      Vacate Rooms
    • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
      Leave for Ogden Centre For Fundamental Physics
    • 9:30 AM 10:45 AM
      A User's Guide to the Night Sky OC218

      OC218

      Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

    • 10:45 AM 11:00 AM
      Break OC218

      OC218

      Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

    • 11:00 AM 12:30 PM
      A User's Guide to the Night Sky OC218

      OC218

      Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

    • 12:30 PM 1:00 PM
      Studying Physics at University OC218

      OC218

      Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

    • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM
      Lunch Dining Room (Collingwood College)

      Dining Room

      Collingwood College

      Lunch at Collingwood College

    • 2:00 PM 2:15 PM
      DEPART