British Young Physicist of the YearBritish Young Physicist of the Year

About the Award

A tradition of curiosity

British Young Physicist of the Year honours students whose understanding of the physical world is already remarkable — and whose potential is greater still.

I

A national stage

The award gives exceptional young physicists a platform worthy of their curiosity — recognition that follows them into university, research and beyond.

A wireframe hand reaching through orbital rings and wireframe globes
Chapter I — the reach of curiosity

II

Rigour and imagination

We look for more than correct answers. We look for original thinking, clear communication and the courage to pursue an idea to its end.

III

Into the laboratory

Winners step inside world-class facilities — the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Diamond Light Source — and meet the scientists working there.

ER = EPR diagram connecting black holes through a wormhole and quantum entanglement
Chapter III — where ideas meet the universe