The Ogden Trust A2 Physics Symposium 2016

11 Sept 2016, 12:00 → 13 Sept 2016, 14:15 Europe/London

OC218 (Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics)

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 40 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 up to £120 may be claimed after the event 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 The Dark Side of the Universe: Dr. P. Edwards The Hunt for the Higgs: Prof. N. Glover Cool Things to do with Lasers: Prof. I. Hughes 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

Sunday, 11 September

12:00 → 18:00 Registration

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

18:00 → 18:30 Welcome Drinks

18:30 → 20:00 Evening Meal

Monday, 12 September

08:00 → 09:00 Breakfast

09:00 → 09:30 Leave for Ogden Centre For Fundamental Physics

09:30 → 10:45 Thinking like a Physicist

10:45 → 11:00 Break

11:00 → 12:00 Cool Things to do with Lasers

12:00 → 13:00 Thinking like a Physicist II

13:00 → 14:00 Lunch

Lunch at Collingwood College

14:00 → 15:30 Special Relativity

15:30 → 16:00 Break

16:00 → 17:00 Special Relativity

17:00 → 18:30 Free Time

18:30 → 19:00 Drinks

19:00 → 20:30 Formal Dinner

Tuesday, 13 September

08:00 → 08:45 Breakfast

08:45 → 09:00 Vacate Rooms

09:00 → 09:30 Leave for Ogden Centre For Fundamental Physics

09:30 → 10:45 The Hunt for the Higgs

10:45 → 11:00 Break

11:00 → 12:30 The Dark Side of the Universe

12:30 → 13:00 Studying Physics at University

13:00 → 14:00 Lunch

Lunch at Collingwood College

14:00 → 14:15 DEPART