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Beyond the classroom: a high-school student’s week at the Institute of Physics

10 Jun 2025

Many schools and colleges encourage their students to do work experience to see what the working world is like. Naeya Mistry, who is doing an A-level in physics, recently got a placement at the Institute of Physics to find out more about its activities and learn how physics can be applied beyond school

Naeya Mistry, David Curry, Katherine Platt and Anne Crean pictured at the Institute of Physics in London
Insights and innovation Student Naeya Mistry (centre left) met quantum-startup founder David Curry (centre right) as part of her work experience at the Institute of Physics, organized by Katherine Platt (left) and Anne Crean (right). (Courtesy: IOP)
Year 12 students (aged 16 or 17) often do work experience while studying for their A-levels. It ca

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