Physics taster day: Find a particle at the LHC

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Are you interested in hunting down elusive particles such as the Z Boson or Higgs Boson using real data analysis at ATLAS? Join us for a physics taster day, where you’ll experience life as a particle physicist and collaborate with researchers from across the globe, including those working at CERN.

Available dates

6th May 2026

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Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)

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25 March 2026

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The University of Sheffield's School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is offering a physics taster day for year 12 and 13 students studying physics and maths. Spend a day experiencing life as a particle physicist and engaging with hands on data analysis at ATLAS. Not only will you learn more about this fascinating subject, you’ll get to take part in a particle hunt for the Z Boson and the Higgs Boson.

You’ll share your findings with researchers who work at CERN, as well as other contributors from the UK, Netherlands and Brazil. You’ll experience what it’s like to study physics at the University of Sheffield, develop transferable skills, learn about physics career pathways, and speak with current students.

If you would like to apply to attend this session, please click the 'Visit Website' button to be taken to our online application form.

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Available dates

6th May 2026

Suitable for

Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)

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