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White Rose Industrial Physics Academy

We organise collaborations between companies and physics students

Many highly qualified physics graduates turn away from a career in a technical industry because they don’t know what it has to offer. At the White Rose Industrial Physics Academy, our mission is to bring students and businesses together to foster innovation and retain talent within Yorkshire, Humberside and the East Midlands. We organise physics work experience, workshops and conferences throughout the year. So whether you’re a physics fresher or CEO of a FTSE 100 company, see what we can do for you today!

Many highly qualified physics graduates turn away from a career in a technical industry because they don’t know what it has to offer. At the White Rose Industrial Physics Academy, our mission is to bring students and businesses together to foster innovation and retain talent within Yorkshire, Humberside and the East Midlands. We organise physics work experience, workshops and conferences throughout the year. So whether you’re a physics fresher or CEO of a FTSE 100 company, see what we can do for you today!

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Latest News & Events

Employability in programme development

Director Dr Andrew Mizumori Hirst shares WRIPA’s approach, successes and reflections in this case study published by the Employability in Programme Development project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

WRIPA & SEPnet Workshop 2023

On 6 July 2023 SEPnet and WRIPA are hosting a one-day workshop looking at creating an inclusive physics curriculum. The event will explore how university physics departments can embed EDI principles across the curriculum to support equitable graduate outcomes.

Building a physics degree for the future

The world faces countless social, environmental and economic problems that require complex solutions, knowledge and expertise. Catch up with developments following Institute of Physics webinars with graduate recruiters and university physicists organised by SEPnet and WRIPA. This article considers five important questions we need to ask ourselves if we are to create the physics degree of the future.

Find out about CERN & their opportunities

"The community at CERN is really nice... a once in a lifetime experience"

CERN literally probes the fundamental structure of the particles that make up everything around us using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments! Find out more in this video along with information about the many different career options CERN offers for students and graduates.

Conference for Undergraduate Women and Non-binary Physicists

The University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University are the hosts for next year’s Conference for Undergraduate Women and Non-binary Physicists.

The goal of the conference is to encourage undergraduates to continue in physics by focusing on their development as a scientist and showcasing options for their educational and professional futures.

WRIPA Article in the AGCAS Phoenix Journal

Read WRIPA Director Andrew Hirst’s article entitled ‘Supporting the place-based Graduate Employment Agenda’ which features in the latest edition of the Phoenix journal produced by AGCAS.

The article outlines how the WRIPA project responded to employer engagement following the pandemic and how this has changed things for the better.

 

9th Annual Physics Industry Recruitment and Placement Fair

The 9th Annual Physics Industry Recruitment and Placement Fair was held in the Exhibition Centre at the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York on Wednesday 19th October. It was a fantastic day and we were so pleased to welcome nearly 1000 physics students and over 40 employers to the event. Great to see industry back on the curriculum!

Wonkhe Blog Post

Check out WRIPA’s Andrew Hirst in the latest Wonkhe blog as he and Laura Dorian from Durham University and Paul Gratrick from the University of Liverpool outline how a collaborative approach can improve graduate employment and support local enterprise.

The Future of Physics Teaching Event

We’re looking forward for ‘The Future of Physics Teaching – New ways of teaching, assessing and embedding employability and equality’ event which is taking place on the 30th June at the Institute of Physics headquarters in London. The workshop is organised by SEPnet and WRIPA and is supported by the Institute of Physics.

The event will explore how physics teaching and assessment can change to equip all students with the skills for future labour markets.

New Company Case Studies

Could your business benefit from the skills of talented physics students?

We’ve recently added some great new case studies to the website which outline how we’ve connected companies & students and the success of these partnerships.

For Students

Discover how regional companies can help you grow

Yorkshire, Humberside and the East Midlands boast hundreds of firms looking for smart, technologically savvy scientists like you. They value your problem-solving skills, your deep knowledge of maths and physics, and your computing and coding ability.

Working with these companies will give you unrivalled experience of using your hard-won knowledge to tackle important real-world problems. Let our team advise you on where to start. Take your first step on this journey of opportunity today.

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Find out what physics students can bring to your business

Our physics students excel in numerical science subjects and have a natural aptitude for problem-solving.

They study cutting-edge research in branches of science ranging from polymer physics and semiconductor nanotechnology to biophysics and medical imaging. They are expert coders, laboratory technicians and statistical analysts.

What does this mean for you? A serious boost to your research and development at a fraction of the usual cost. A rich resource you didn’t know you had.

With our support, over 250 students have found industrial placements, summer internships and commercially focused research projects with more than 30 companies since 2014.

Thanks to their experience, these students have gone on to start careers in sectors ranging from medical physics and nuclear energy to banking and data security. The businesses who helped develop their talent have recruited many of them as graduate employees. Let their stories inspire you to begin your own.

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Research and Conferences

Our physics students excel in numerical science subjects and have a natural aptitude for problem-solving. They study cutting-edge research in branches of science ranging from polymer physics and semiconductor nanotechnology to biophysics and medical imaging.

They are expert coders, laboratory technicians and statistical analysts. What does this mean for you? A serious boost to your research and development at a fraction of the usual cost. A rich resource you didn’t know you had.

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Find the right expert for your question

Our diverse mix of team members bring skills and knowledge from a broad range of backgrounds. Our business engagement officers use their commercial acumen to set up valuable collaborations across northern England.

Specialist advisors help our students to identify and successfully apply for opportunities, and our team of academics share insights across many scientific fields. Explore our team profiles to find the person you need to speak to.

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