Balliol College, Oxford: Insight into Science Talks 2026-27
Balliol College, University of Oxford
Create a free account to applyJoin online interactive workshops led by university graduates that introduce research-linked topics beyond the curriculum. Explore aerospace, quantum gravity, wind and mining engineering through Q&A and hands-on discussion. These free talks are recorded for later viewing.
Balliol College's Insight Talk Series is a set of online academic sessions led by University of Oxford graduates. Each session introduces a research-linked topic and takes the form of an interactive workshop where students can ask questions and deepen their understanding beyond the school curriculum.
The programme is super-curricular and designed to introduce new areas of knowledge to students in Year 12, with Year 11 students welcome to join. Topics in the 2026-2027 series include aerospace engineering, wind energy, mining engineering, space-mission planning, quantum gravity and planetary exploration, and sessions are suitable for students considering further study in science and engineering.
These online talks are free to attend and will be recorded for later viewing. Places must be booked in advance via the online booking form for each talk; booking instructions and links are provided for each session.
10 November 2026, 16:00 – 17:00
Aerospace Engineering — it’s not Rocket Science!
23 November 2026, 16:00 – 17:00
Wind Turbines — Generating and Producing Wind Energy
1 December 2026, 15:45 – 16:45
From Rocks to Robots: Engineering the Modern Mine
2 December 2026, 16:00 – 17:00
Planning a Space Mission
7 December 2026, 15:45 – 16:45
Extra-terrestrial Constructions Using Microwaves
10 December 2026, 15:00 – 17:00
The Search for a Theory of Quantum Gravity
26 January 2027, 16:00 – 17:00
Exploring Mars
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- Aimed at students in Year 12; Year 11 students who are interested may also attend.
- Open to any interested applicants; there is no limit to the number of talks a student can attend.
Free to attend. Sessions will be recorded and uploaded for later viewing. No limit on how many talks a student may attend.
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