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Isaac Physics

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The Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology learning platform for students and teachers from Year 7 to university. Physics. You work it out. isaacphysics.org

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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 6d

We are really pleased to continue our long-standing support for Isaac Science, which has become an integral and valuable part of the physics teaching and learning landscape #MakingPhysicsMatter

Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations @yourscambridge.bsky.social · 6d

A £1.5M gift from @ogdentrust.bsky.social will help secure the future of @isaacphysics.org — a pioneering programme that aims to boost students’ confidence and attainment in STEM subjects, while equipping teachers with the time and tools they need.🙌

🔗 www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-gi...

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Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations @yourscambridge.bsky.social · 6d

A £1.5M gift from @ogdentrust.bsky.social will help secure the future of @isaacphysics.org — a pioneering programme that aims to boost students’ confidence and attainment in STEM subjects, while equipping teachers with the time and tools they need.🙌

🔗 www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-gi...

Group of diverse students sitting in lecture hall, with text overlay announcing a £1.5M gift from The Ogden Trust to support physics education.

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · 7d

New on Isaac: GCSE Maths questions by topic isaacscience.org/maths/gcse/q...

Pre-made question sets (decks) that will provide practice and challenge for students studying GCSE Maths, but also help hone maths skills needed for A Level science.

#MathsToday

Join Isaac Science - free physics, chemistry, biology and maths learning resources for years 7 to 13 designed by Cambridge University subject specialists.

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Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · 20d

Want to try out some tricky A Level Biology questions? Sign up to our Isaac Biology Monthly Challenges group! Two questions will be set each month (Oct-Apr), and certificates awarded based on questions correctly completed.

Find out more here:
isaacscience.org/pages/biolog...

#ChatBiology #EduSky

Join Isaac Science - free physics, chemistry, biology and maths learning resources for years 7 to 13 designed by Cambridge University subject specialists.

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Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · 22d

Applications for the STEM SMART programme are open for Year 12 (or equivalent) state school students until the 31 October 2025.

Watch our video: www.tiktok.com/@cambridgeun...

Read more and apply: www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/stem-smart

#EduSky #SciSky

Are you a UK state school Year 12 student studying A level Maths, with either Further Maths, Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science (or equivalent)? ⚛️ Our STEM SMART programme by @cambridgep...

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Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Aug 21

Thank you to all colleges and departments for their support in ensuring the smooth running of this large event!

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Aug 21

In addition to @cambridgephysics.bsky.social, they were welcomed by @pdncambridge.bsky.social, @cambiochem.bsky.social, @camzoology.bsky.social, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, @eng.cam.ac.uk, @cst.cam.ac.uk and the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy.

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Aug 21

@queens.cam.ac.uk, @pembroke1347.bsky.social, @peterhousecam.bsky.social, @trinityhallcamb.bsky.social, @stjohnscollege.bsky.social and @stcatharines.bsky.social.

Most of the residential took place at the Ray Dolby Centre, but on Tuesday afternoon, students were spread across eight departments:

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Aug 21

The Cambridge colleges hosting students were Clare, Churchill, @corpuscambridge.bsky.social, @downingcollege.bsky.social, @fitzwilliamcollege.bsky.social, @girtoncollege.bsky.social, @homertoncollege.bsky.social, @magdalenecollege.bsky.social, Murray Edwards, @newnhamcollege.bsky.social, ...

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Aug 21

Congratulations to the over 430 STEM SMARTies who attended our #STEMSMART residential in Cambridge this week on four days of excellent maths and science work!

Many thanks to the colleges and departments who hosted them, all mentioned in the comments below.
#SciTeachUK #EduSky #UKEd

Large auditorium full of students with devices in front of them and two staff members at the front.

A section of lecture theatre with students writing, using calculators and tablets. Some of the students are looking at the camera while others appear deep in thought.

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Aug 4

From August 11th, isaacphysics.org will redirect to our new site, isaacscience.org. Your account will remain the same, so no need to change your login details or set up a new account. All your activity will be transferred to the new site.

To find out more, visit: isaacscience.org/pages/isaacs...

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Jul 21

Thank you to the 83 teachers who attended our teacher symposium last week!

We hope you found the sessions informative and beneficial for your confidence in using the Isaac site as well as your problem solving skills. Looking forward to welcoming you at more of our events in the future!

#SciTeachUK

Photo of a large group of people (Isaac team and attending teachers) standing on stairs in front of Churchill college in Cambridge.

Photo of a large group of people (Isaac team and attending teachers) sitting/standing on stairs in front of the Ray Dolby Centre, the new Cavendish Laboratory, in Cambridge.

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Jul 18

Yes, "chemistry" should say "physics" here in the physics advert.

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Jul 17

The Isaac Science project is hiring!

We have positions available for a biologist (tinyurl.com/4f5e3e2c), a chemist (tinyurl.com/98fksuv5) AND a physicist (tinyurl.com/9rdj3npt) to join our team.

Find out more by following the links, and get in touch if you have any questions.

#EduSky

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Jul 14

Isaac Physics (and Isaac Science) may be unavailable on Tuesday 15 July from 7am BST until 9am BST due to essential network maintenance.

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Jul 10

Congratulations to the 47 students who attended the 2025 Senior Physics Challenge on an excellent week of quantum mechanics problem solving and experiments!

#iTeachPhysics #EduSky #ChatPhysics

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Jun 18

Isaac Physics is holding a Northern Teacher Symposium in Bolton on Sat, 25 Oct 2025, 10:00 to 17:00.

The symposium is *free* for all teachers (incl. trainees) in the UK and Ireland.

For more details, and to book a place, see isaacphysics.org/events/north...

#iTeachPhysics #EduSky #ChatPhysics

Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.

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Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · May 21

Want to learn how to use an Isaac Physics Teacher Account to make groups, set assignments and see progress?

Sign up for free CPD today, 4.30-5.30pm BST online.

Book here: isaacphysics.org/events/0425_...

Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.

isaacphysics.org

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · May 1

New look for Isaac Physics: have a peek at Isaac's new look, showcasing our physics resources together with our expansion into biology, chemistry and maths.

isaacphysics.org/pages/isaacs...
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Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Apr 17

Want to develop your physics question-writing skills?

FREE course featuring experienced question-writers from the Isaac Physics Team and BPhO.

Starts Tuesday 29 April 16.30-17.30. 4 online sessions and 1 in-person Away Day in Central London.

Book now: isaacphysics.org/events/quest...
#ChatPhysics

Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.

isaacphysics.org

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Apr 8

STEM SMART is in the news! Read about the impact STEM SMART and Isaac Physics are having on student attainment.

Read the University news page www.cam.ac.uk/stories/camb... or the articles in The Times and on the BBC. -> www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#EduSky

Hundreds of A-level students see grades rise and secure places at top universities following Cambridge's STEM SMART initiative

Sixth formers who took part in @Cambridge_Uni 's new #STEMSMART initiative saw their A-level grades, aspirations, and outcomes all improve, according to a new UCAS report.

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Apr 1

🎓 TEACHER TOPIC CPD: Nuclear Physics

Teaching Nuclear Physics topics at GCSE or A Level? Join our free accredited online CPD starting with GCSE Nuclear on Thursday, 24 April, 4:30pm.

Book now: isaacphysics.org/events/2025_...

#TeacherCPD #ChatPhysics #EduSky #ITeachPhysics

Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.

isaacphysics.org

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Mar 31

🎓 TEACHER CPD

New to Teaching with Isaac Physics? Sign up for our free five week online course to get the most out of the Isaac platform.

1st session this Wed 2 April, 4:30pm: Teacher Account features

Book now: isaacphysics.org/events/0425_...

#TeacherCPD #EduSky #ITeachPhysics

Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.

isaacphysics.org

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Feb 27

Teaching Physics Waves topics at KS3, GCSE or A Level?

Join our free, IOP-accredited online CPD starting with KS3 Waves today, Thurs 27 Feb 4:30pm (GMT).

Book now: isaacphysics.org/events/25_wa... #chatphysics #EduSky

Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.

isaacphysics.org

Isaac Physics @isaacphysics.org · Dec 25

The final day of our festive Isaac calendar is here! isaacphysics.org/pages/2024_1...

🦌 Today's question about a new herd of reindeer and their colourful noses is an interdisciplinary special featuring a biology, chemistry, maths and physics part: isaacphysics.org/questions/re... #EduSky

Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.

isaacphysics.org