Physics Courses in London
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A taste of physicsGet a taste of the fundamental aspects of physics such as the nature of light, matter and energy and the physical laws governing the world around us and our universe.Keeley Street
Fri 11 Sep 2026Radmila TopalovicFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00- Searching for the ultimate particleThis course explores how the concept of the ultimate particle has shaped physics since 400 BCE: the idea of what we now call atoms is nearly 2,400 years old!
Keeley Street
Sat 17 Oct 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Physics: from particles to the universe and beyondExplore fundamental aspects of physics such as the nature of light, matter and energy and the physical laws governing our universe. Learn about the revolutionary discoveries of the world around us.
Keeley Street
Mon 26 Oct 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Chemistry for Fun Part 1: (Foundations): all you need to get startedWe consider some basic concepts in Chemistry, the materials which we encounter, the reactions between them, and the notation used internationally to represent these, establishing the foundations needed to appreciate this fascinating area of science.
Keeley Street
Wed 28 Oct 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Particle Physics for Beginners – the Strong and Weak Interactions
The Strong and Weak interactions are essential to the structure of matter. In this course we will discover how the representation of these interactions in modern theoretical physics can be understood in clear, accessible terms
Keeley Street
Sat 31 Oct 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - The physics of timeWe'll explore the concept of time in everyday life, using the theories of special and general relativity, and also investigate its nature in the quantum world zooming out to the large scale Universe.
Keeley Street
Sun 15 Nov 2026Radmila TopalovicFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Quantum physics: an introductionLearn about the failure of classical mechanics (everyday laws of physics) to explain particle behaviour and the emergence of the quantum revolution. Consider interpretations of these unusual phenomena and the use of quantum physics in current technology.
Keeley Street
Sun 6 Dec 2026Radmila TopalovicFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Exploring the quantum worldEver wondered what quantum theory is? Are you baffled by relativity? Learn about the interpretations of quantum physics and what it means for our conception of reality.
Keeley Street
Mon 11 Jan 2027Gary RetallickFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00 - How gravity shapes spacetime: exploring Einstein's theory of General RelativityIn this course we explore the connection between mass, gravity and spacetime, arising out of Einstein’s theory of general relativity. We explore what gravity is through effects such as bending light and slowing down time.
Keeley Street
Sat 13 Feb 2027Gary RetallickFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Chemistry for Fun, Part 2: Inorganic: burning metals and choking gases!We look at how atoms combine, at the concept of the Mole, at the relationship between chemical reactions and energy, at the role of solvents, and at gases in the laboratory and in the atmosphere.
Keeley Street
Wed 3 Mar 2027Gary RetallickFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Chemistry for Fun, Part 3, Organic: From Alkanes to Amino AcidsWe look at organic chemistry, moving from relatively simple organic molecules such as alkanes to the structures which constitute the basis of living organisms, visiting petrochemicals and alcohols en route to amino acids and DNA.
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Wed 5 May 2027Gary RetallickFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - The physics of lifeFind out why physics is the science upon which everything depends. In this course we will use basic physics concepts to understand the biological processes in living organisms, including the relatively new field of quantum biology.
Keeley Street
Sun 9 May 2027Radmila TopalovicFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Astrophysics: an introductionA short introduction to the science of astrophysics which explores the physics of stars, galaxies, planets and black holes, as well as theoretical topics such as solar system formation. The course is taught by Radmila Topalovic, who holds a degree in Physics with Astrophysics and a PhD in Astrochemistry.
Keeley Street
Sun 20 Jun 2027Radmila TopalovicFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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