Working scientifically

Work Experience Week 2024

Every year, Liverpool John Moores University's Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI) offers 20 Year 12 students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in astrophysics during a week-long work experience. This year, students once again embarked on an extraordinary 5-day journey, learning from professionals, enhancing their STEM skills, and conducting their own research projects in a one-of-a-kind learning environment.


Hunt the Asteroids

How do we find asteroids?



An image of a pair of binoculars on the Earth looking out to space showing small asteroids scattered through it.


Investigate Day and Night

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On Earth, night follows day and day follows night. But why?

Complete this fun investigation to find out!





Count the Stars!

Have you ever wondered how many stars you can see in the night sky? Did you know that the number you can see depends on where you are?



The silhouette of 3 children looking up at a starry sky


Make Your Own Impact Crater

Impact craters are made when a space rock (called a meteorite or asteroid) hits a rocky planet or moon. The impact makes a round hole in the surface, called a crater.



Photo of the Barringer Meteor Crater in Arizona


Seasons - The Sun in the Sky

In the UK, we experience 4 seasons each year. These are spring, summer, autumn, and winter. You may have noticed that the weather changes during each season. But have you noticed any other differences? 



Illustration of a tree in summer


Explore The Moon's Surface

You have probably seen the Moon in the sky but have you ever studied it in detail?



The surface of the Moon with cartoon rulers and tally-counts


Create An Expanding Universe

You have likely heard about the Universe expanding. Or that redshift can tell us about the movements of galaxies. Both are difficult ideas to imagine and understand.



Cartoon of a person blowing up a balloon. The balloon is covered with galaxies.