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UK Physics in Crisis

UK Physics in Crisis

UK Physics in CrisisDr Alison Camacho
Published on: 11/10/2025

In 2025, UK physics education reached record student numbers — but beneath the surface lies a perfect storm. Exam board failures, a national shortage of specialist teachers, and threatened university departments now endanger the entire physics and engineering pipeline. This evidenced report explains what went wrong — and what must happen next.

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A level Physics and your career

A level Physics and your career

A level Physics and your careerDr Alison Camacho
Published on: 02/06/2025

A-Level Physics significantly boosts future earnings, university access, and diverse career success. It cultivates critical analytical skills, leading to higher pay—especially for women—and opens doors to competitive degrees and high-skilled jobs across various industries.

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