Faculty of Science

A-Level Physics and Chemistry Tutoring and mentoring

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Levelling Up: STEM is a support programme for A-level students from groups currently under-represented in science, tehcnology, engineering and maths subjects.

This free programme is aimed at students who want to study physics or chemistry and related subjects at university. It runs alongside students’ A-level studies and gives them access to a dedicated tutor and mentor from the University of Nottingham.

Sixth-form students take part in regular, guided tutorials, mentoring sessions, guest lectures, and activities designed to make sure they are ready to apply for, and succeed, at university. Most sessions take place online with three dedicated visits to the University of Nottingham as part of the programme. Participants on the programme will take part in either the Physics or Chemistry streams, which run in parallel. 

Key dates

Applications for the current cohort have now closed. The next programme will run from Febuary - December 2025

Applications open
November / December 2024

Applications close 
January 2025

 

Online applicant Q&A session

We will be running an online information webinar. The webinar will cover:

  1. Who is the programme for?
  2. The programme structure and delivery
  3. The application process
  4. Any questions you have 

Listen to the 2024 webinar 

How does the programme work?

There are three main aspects of the programme:

  • Academic tuition and support to stretch and challenge students in their physics or chemistry studies
  • Mentoring and support to develop the skills required to successfully apply for and succeed in higher education
  • Finding out more about the academic community at university so students know what to expect when they begin post-A-level study

Application criteria

 

Applications are now closed and will reopen in Autum 2024

Academic tuition and support

 

Mentoring and support

 

Successful applicants

 

Timescale

 


Programme dates 2024

 Date Session or step

21 January (Sunday 11.45pm)

Applications close

26 January

Places offered on programme

2 February

Deadline to accept place

13 February (Tuesday 2-5pm)

Welcome event at University Park Campus

20 February (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Mentoring 1

5 March (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Tutorial 1

12 March (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Mentoring 2

23 April (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Tutorial 2

30 April (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Mentoring 3

14 May (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Tutorial 3

11 June (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Mentoring 4

25 June (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Tutorial 4 

July or August (TBC)

On campus event 

10 September (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Mentoring 5 

24 September (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Tutorial 5 

8 October (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Tutorial 6

29 October (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Mentoring 6

12 November (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Tutorial 7

26 November (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Tutorial 8

3 December (Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm)

Mentoring 7

December (TBC)

On campus event


We will endeavour to keep dates as planned however we reserve the right to change dates if necessary.

Apply now

If you have any questions about the project, please contact us.

Levelling Up: Physics is run in association with the Institute of Physics and the Levelling Up: Physics Hub at the University of Birmingham. 

Levelling Up: Chemistry is run with support from the Royal Society of Chemistry and in association with the Levelling Up: Chemistry Hub at Durham University

 

Faculty of Science

The University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD