University of Oxford Department of Physics EMPower Oxford
University of Oxford Department of Physics
Apply NowCurious about physics, engineering or materials? Join EMPower Oxford to explore those fields through online workshops, academic mentoring and industry role models — and potentially a short residential in Oxford to boost your skills and university/career prospects.
EMPower Oxford is a two-year programme from the University of Oxford Department of Physics for Year 10 and Year 11 students of Black heritage. It introduces participants to Physics, Engineering and Materials Science through online workshops, academic mentoring and role models from research and industry.
The Year 10 strand includes online workshops and mentoring sessions, with some students also invited to join a short residential experience in Oxford. Participants are expected to commit to the full programme, including all sessions where possible, and residential participants also continue with the online element.
The Year 11 strand continues the academic mentoring and support, helping students build confidence, develop study skills and explore STEM pathways. Students who complete the Year 11 programme can then progress into the Year 12 Access Programme.
13 Oct 2026 – 13 Oct 2026
Year 11 session for returning Year 10 residential attendees
14 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
Year 11 session for all EMPower students
25 Nov 2026 – 25 Nov 2026
Year 11 session for all EMPower students
03 Feb 2027 – 03 Feb 2027
Year 11 session for all EMPower students
01 Mar 2027 – 31 May 2027
Year 10 online workshops and academic mentoring (March-May 2027)
10 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027
Year 11 session for all EMPower students
21 Apr 2027 – 21 Apr 2027
Year 11 session for all EMPower students
Year 10 residential programme (early 2027)
Location
- Year 10 or Year 11 students at a UK school.
- Applicants must identify as being of Black African heritage, Black Caribbean heritage, mixed Black heritage or other Black heritage.
- Students of Black heritage from other school backgrounds may be accepted into the online programme.
- If the programme is oversubscribed, priority is given to students at state schools from under-represented backgrounds.
The programme is completely free to take part in. Accommodation and meals are covered for students selected for the Year 10 residential, and some travel costs can also be covered.
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