For any education enquiries please contact Laura Holland, Public Engagement Manager, on +44 (0) 1235 778884.
Visiting Diamond
Inside Diamond
Diamond holds quarterly events for up to 250 visitors aimed at the general public and where families are very welcome to attend.
Find out more about Inside Diamond open days
Inside Diamond - Schools
We also hold events just for schools to visit the facility.
Find out more about Inside Diamond Schools
Films and Animations
See scientists and engineers talking about what fascinates them about science, what sparked their curiosity, how they were inspired to follow their chosen career path and why the Diamond synchrotron is important to them.
Education Mini Site
Inside Diamond is our education website, with interactive demos explaining how the synchrotron works, examples of synchrotron applications and interviews with some of the scientists who use the synchrotron.
You can also:
Download simulations to run at your school
Listen to our podcast
Read our staff profiles to find out about science and engineering careers
Watch short films about Diamond
Read more about Diamond
Other Activities
Particle Physics Masterclass - Every year Diamond welcomes the STFC's Particle Physics Masterclass with 300 secondary school pupils.
Find more information on the STFC website
Science and Engineering Ambassadors - The facility has a number of Science and Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs) who undertake outreach activities like career talks in schools.
Email diamond.communications@diamond.ac.uk to find out more.
Work placements - Every year, Diamond creates placement opportunities for undergraduate and school pupils. Placement enquiries can be addressed to the Human Resources department.
Find out more about work placements
Science Festivals - Every year Diamond supports Science Festivals around the UK by organising lectures and interactive sessions with members of the public.
Email diamond.communications@diamond.ac.uk to find out where we are appearing next!
Visiting your school - Diamond scientists and outreach staff are able to visit schools to run debates, hold talks and meet students. Please contact diamond.communications@diamond.ac.uk or call 01235 77 8884 to discuss a visit