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Diamond Light Source Work Experience Week 2027 (Years 10-13)

Diamond Light Source · United Kingdom

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Diamond Light Source's annual on-site work experience week for UK students in Years 10-13: an introduction to the national synchrotron then a three-day project in one of around 20 areas such as software, engineering, chemistry or communications. Applications for 2027 open in mid-December 2026.

Grade
Year 10–13 / S3–S6
Same as Grades 9–12 in the US
Age
14–18
Residence
United Kingdom
Entry
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After a day's introduction and tour, students complete a three-day project in a specific area (for example building a dashboard, designing a particle accelerator, protein crystallography or science communication) and present to peers and visitors on the final day.

Topics

ScienceTechnologySynchrotronPhysicsEngineeringOxfordshire
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