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Girls into Electronics

Group of engineering summer school students working on model of car

Girls into Electronics is a campus event exploring electronics, and is delivered in partnership with UKESF.  The event has now taken place for 2026.

Students will find out more about Electronics and explore what it's like to study the subject at university level, hear from female graduate engineers working in the Electronics sector, and get hands-on experience with Arduino microcontrollers.

Female and non-binary students currently studying Maths and Physics are encouraged to attend.  School groups are invited to bring up 10 students per school.

The event is free of charge with places funded by The School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering.  Lunch will be provided on the day.

Workshop details

During the Campus Day, students will take part in two practical activities.  The first workshop will include using Arduino microcontrollers.  In the second workshop, students will work to build their own remote controlled cars.

Register your Interest

Bookings for 2026 have now closed, but you can express your interest for the 2027 events here. Bookings will be managed directly with UKESF.

FAQs

What are the planned activities?

  • 09:10 - Arrival and Registration
  • 09:30 - Welcome and Introduction
  • 10:00 - Workshop #1
  • 11:30 - Lunch (provided by the University of Leeds)
  • 12:15 - Campus Tour
  • 13:00 - Workshop #3
  • 14:30- Q&A
  • 14:55 - Evaluation and depart

What are the requirements for students selected to attend?

Students must be in Year 10, 11 or 12 and studying Maths and Physics.

This event is usually oversubscribed, so please only request the number of places you can fill.

Where does the event take place?

Registration is at Parkinson Court steps where a member of the STEM Outreach team will be there to welcome you onto campus.

Activities will be held in the School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering on the University of Leeds campus.

Risk Assessments

The risk assessment will be emailed to you along with arrival information, once your places have been confirmed.

Mini Bus Parking

You will be asked to provide the driver's name and registration details in advance of the event in order to book parking on campus for the duration of your stay.