At the start of the Christmas holidays, 21 A Level Physics students embarked on an exciting three-day trip to Geneva, Switzerland. Their adventure began with a delicious group dinner at a traditional fondue restaurant, where they were treated to generous servings of cheese. The first morning featured pre-prepared student presentations on the work of renowned physicists at the History of Science Museum, followed by an engaging scavenger hunt through the city. Along the way, they enjoyed scenic views of Lake Geneva, including a boat trip across the water. The afternoon was equally inspiring, with hands-on workshops at the University of Geneva focused on seismology and rotations. On the second day, the group visited CERN, where they toured the awe-inspiring Large Hadron Collider facilities and delved into the world of particle accelerators. The afternoon included visits to the Patek Philippe Museum and the Museum of Ethnography, before wrapping up with a stroll through the lakeside Christmas market.
The final day saw the group travel to the EPFL campus in Lausanne, where they toured the solar park, explored the Swiss Plasma Centre (where they even had the chance to walk around a working tokamak!), and attended a fascinating exhibition on music and artificial intelligence.
It was an unforgettable trip, filled with opportunities to explore cutting-edge physics and engineering, all set against the backdrop of crisp, clear winter weather.
