As fascinating as physics can be, it can also seem very abstract, but behind each experiment and discovery stands a real person trying to understand the universe. Join us at the Cavendish Laboratory on the first Thursday of every month as we get up close and personal with the researchers, technicians, students, teachers, and people that are the beating heart of Cambridge University’s Physics department. Each episode also covers the most exciting and up-to-date physics news coming out of our labs. If you want to know what goes on behind the doors of a Physics department, are curious to know how people get into physics, or simply wonder what physicists think and dream about, listen in!
New episodes drop every first Thursday of the month. Listen from this page or on the podcast app that you prefer.
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Have you tried our self-guided Cambridge Physics Walking Tour?
Embark on a 75-minute walking tour (with an optional 45-minute extension) through the historic streets and cloisters of Cambridge – the very places where some of the greatest scientific discoveries were made, from the discovery of the electron and the splitting of the atom to the unravelling of DNA’s structure.
The tour begins at Newton’s Apple Tree outside Trinity College, exploring his groundbreaking ideas, and concludes the first section at the Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam. You can then extend your journey to West Cambridge, ending at the Ray Dolby Centre.
On this tour, you will be guided by Cambridge physicists. You will hear stories that bring 150 plus years of science to life – from historic breakthroughs to cutting-edge research shaping the future.
Whether you’re a physics enthusiast, a curious visitor, or simply exploring Cambridge’s academic heritage, this tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the discoveries that changed the world.
You can find more information and access the tour here on voicemap app.