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National Labs Public Engagement Events

The National Labs Public Engagement team delivers an exciting range of events that connect people across the UK with STFC’s science, technology, and staff. We offer hands-on workshops, talks and tours, both online and in person, to school groups, community groups and the general public. We are especially focused on reaching areas that don’t often get the chance to take part in science engagement, helping to make sure everyone has the opportunity to get involved, wherever they live.

Many of our events are delivered in partnership with local groups and are not available for general public to book. However, we do offer a range of online events as well as some in person events at our three main National Lab sites, which are available for booking.

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Fri 30 Oct 2026

Online talk

Quantum Access Day

Find out more about the fascinating world of quantum computing and tour our cutting edge facilities. We hope you'll be able to join us for this fascinating look at the varied work we're doing in quantum computing and other quantum…
Fri 30 Oct 2026

Family talks and workshops

Children doing a crafting activity

Family Talking Science: October

Join us for a short family friendly talk delivered by the Quantum Computing Centre about how we can use the way really small things behave to build new types of computers that can solve new problems. The talk will be…
Tue 03 Nov 2026

Online talk

A person stands at a wooden lectern and holds a clear sphere with blue and orange sections inside. Behind them a monitor screen on the wall shows a table of blue squares

Quantum Computing Masterclass: Online Lecture

Join us virtually for our Quantum Computing Masterclass Qubits lecture, as part of our in-person masterclass at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. From 10:30am-11:00am, there will be a lecture delivered by National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) staff. This talk introduces quantum computing…
Tue 03 Nov 2026

School workshop

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Quantum Computing Masterclass at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

    The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is inviting schools to register interest in a one-day Quantum Computing Masterclass for sixth form students. This masterclass is designed as an authentic first encounter with quantum computing that is hands on, approachable,…
Fri 13 Nov 2026

Online talk

Person giving a talk

Exploring Engineering Online

To celebrate Tomorrow's Engineers Week, we are holding "Exploring Engineering", for students aged 11-14.  We do hope you'll be able to join us online for a fascinating and engaging talk and show about the cryogenic engineering of Ariel, a space…
Fri 13 Nov 2026

School workshop

three students work together on the solar cars activity

Exploring Engineering Day

We are pleased to be celebrating Tomorrow's Engineers Week by running an Exploring Engineering Day for students in Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) on Friday 13 November 2026!  The event will be in person at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.  This is…
Thu 19 Nov 2026

Online talk

Engineering Your Future- Online Talks events poster

Engineering Your Future – Online talk

Engineering Your Future is a careers-focussed event to help students in Years 12 and 13 to find out more about different careers available to them if they choose to progress with work or study in the field of engineering. It…
Thu 19 Nov 2026

School workshop

Engineering Your Future at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Engineering Your Future is a careers-focussed event to help students in Years 12 and 13 to find out more about different careers available to them if they choose to progress with work or study in the field of engineering. It…
Fri 04 Dec 2026

Uniform group day

Children and Volunteer at Stargazing event

Uniform Group Stargazing

Join us for talks, shows and hands on activities at our Uniform Group Stargazing event. This event is catered towards Brownies and Cubs. Registration for this event will open soon.
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