Science PD Tour | London & Cambridge
8 Days | July 5 - 12, 2026 | 26+ Professional Development Hours | For Australian STEM Educators
Join an inspiring cohort of Australian science educators on an extraordinary journey through London, Cambridge and Greenwich.
Learn from leading scientists including Dr Nira Chamberlain, Dr Adam Rutherford, and Prof Geraint Lewis
Visit top institutions: Royal Institution, Francis Crick Institute, UCL Observatory, Royal Society, and Greenwich Observatory
CPD sessions: climate science, physics, genetics, data ethics, science communication, and STEM equity
Thames River cruise, cultural stops, and farewell dinner
Unlock the Future of Science Education
Equity + Ethics ┃ Applied STEM ┃ AI + Tech ┃ Genetics ┃ Climate ┃ Physics
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Experts in genetics, physics, climate science, engineering, and science communication, each speaker leads a session sharing research, teaching strategies, and fresh perspectives—equipping educators to inspire students and modernise their science classrooms.
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The academic expert is an experienced teacher with notable achievements and deep knowledge of the curriculum. They will lead critical analysis of tour activities and help translate insights into practical, classroom-ready strategies.
VIEW BIO of the expert leading this tour
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Participants on this tour will be able to register for 26+ hours of PD (depending on subjects taught) in your NESA teacher accreditation hours in ETAMS.
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✅ Inclusions List
- Expert-led sessions with renowned UK scientists and educators
- Experienced Australian tour leader throughout
- Entry to all scheduled institutions, museums, and attractions (subject to availability)
- Welcome Thames River cruise
- All land transportation (coach, train, local transit as needed)
- 7 nights in centrally located 3-star city hotel - single occupancy
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome dinner and farewell dinner
- 26+ hours of accredited professional learning (CPD certificate provided)
❌ Not Included
- Return international airfares to/from London
- Travel insurance
Note: Travel insurance is mandatory. Libertas Travel is partnered with Cover-More Insurance. Contact us for a tailored quote.- Passport and visa fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses, lunches, and four dinners
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$x,xxx AUD per person, twin share
$9,500AUD per person, solo accomodationOnce the tour reaches its minimum interest requirement of attending teachers, you will receive a copy of the booking form and tour payment schedule. A non-refundable deposit will then be payable to confirm your place.
The final balance of the tour price is due 120 days prior to departure.
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You certainly can!
Anyone can travel on our PD tours, however, non-teachers should be aware the content will be targeted to the relevant syllabus and based on a certain level of prior knowledge. Should any participant choose not to attend one of the planned activities, there would be no refund for an unused portion of the tour.
Please note - Attendees who are not teachers in Australia may not be able to acquire PD hours or tax deductions.
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Age: Participants must be over 18 years of age to participate in the program
Travel documentation:
Participants must ensure that they:
- Have a valid passport with six months’ validity from their return date to Australia
- Obtain any required visas for travel to the destination country, plus any additional visas required for holders of non-Australian passports
- Obtain their own travel insurance
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*Self-education expenses directly related to employment for Australian teachers, may be tax deductible. Seek advice from your tax agent or the ATO
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SPEAKERS
Inspiring Educators┃Leading Scientists┃ Real Classroom Impact
Experts in genetics, physics, climate science, engineering, and science communication, each speaker leads a session sharing research, teaching strategies, and fresh perspectives—equipping educators to inspire students and modernise their science classrooms.
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Professor Dr. Nira Chamberlain OBE
President Emeritus – Institute of Mathematics and its Applications | Technical Fellow – Mathematical Modelling, AtkinsRéalis
Renowned mathematician applying maths to real-world challenges across industry and engineering
Creator of the “Chamberlain Model” and named one of the UK’s Top 100 ScientistsA passionate speaker reframing maths as a creative, empowering tool for students and society
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Dr. Adam Rutherford
Geneticist, Author & Broadcaster | University College London
Explores how genetics, race, and identity shape humanity and classroom debates.
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Dr. Magdalena Kersting
Physics Education Researcher | University of Oslo
Curriculum innovator behind Einsteinian Physics for School, leading global efforts to modernise how we teach time, space, and gravity.
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Prof. Geraint Lewis
Professor of Astrophysics | University of Sydney
Cosmology expert who makes dark matter, expansion, and the Big Bang clear and captivating for the classroom.
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Dr. Emily Grossman
Science Communicator, Author & Educator
Molecular biologist and science advocate using storytelling and emotion to make science meaningful and inclusive.
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Dr. Shini Somara
Mechanical Engineer, Broadcaster & STEM Inclusion Advocate
Influencer championing access and real-world impact to help teachers inspire diverse students in engineering.
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Dr. Tamsin Edwards (TBC)
Climate Scientist & Policy Advisor, King’s College London
Climate scientist and policy advisor, helping you teach data literacy, and critical thinking with clarity.
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Fran Scott
Science Presenter & Creative Director of Science Content BBC & Science Museum Group
Science presenter and demo specialist making STEM exciting & inclusive, through tech and storytelling.
On-Tour Academic Expert
Paul Looyen
Macarthur Anglican School | Physics High
Passionate science educator with 30+ years’ experience teaching Physics and Biology and leading science faculties in NSW.
Experienced presenter at state, national, and international conferences, including for CrookED Science, running PD workshops & developing online physics courses
Creator of Physics High, a YouTube channel with 130K+ subscribers supporting students and teachers across NSW & worldwide.
Dedicated to teacher development through mentoring, workshops, and hands-on learning, bringing deep classroom insight, curriculum expertise, and global experience to every tour.
Limited Places Available!
AUD$x,xxx *
Price Per Person: Twin-share accommodation ┃ Single accomodation: AUD$9,500 per person
Itinerary
Empowering Teachers ┃ Transforming Learning
Every session delivers fresh research, practical strategies, and global perspectives—equipping teachers to modernise lessons, boost student outcomes, and lead science innovation in Australian schools.
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Day 1
Central London – Welcome & Networking Cruise
A relaxed introduction to the tour aboard a scenic Thames River cruise – the perfect way to connect and set the tone for an inspiring week ahead.
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Day 2
Professor Dr. Nira Chamberlain | Why Maths & Science are BFFs
Discover how mathematics and science intersect to solve real-world challenges in this thought-provoking keynote.Debrief & Discussion
Reflect and exchange ideas in a guided group conversation following the keynote.Alan Turing Institute | AI, Data & Ethics
Explore the UK’s hub for data science and AI, and discuss the ethical implications for the classroom.Dr. Adam Rutherford | Genetic Technologies & Ethics
Delve into the ethical and scientific dimensions of genetic technologies and their impact on society. -
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Day 3
Cavendish Laboratory | Discovery & Atomic Physics
Tour the historic lab that birthed major breakthroughs in physics, from the electron to DNAWhipple / Zoology Museums | Cross-topic Enrichment
Hands-on enrichment - history of science, natural collections, and optional HPS / chemistry focus. -
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Day 4
Dr. Magdalena Kersting | Physics Education
Learn how to modernise physics instruction and enhance conceptual understanding with evidence-based methods.Prof. Geraint Lewis | Cosmology & Inspiration
Bring the cosmos into your classroom with tools to teach the Big Bang and cosmic evolution effectively.UCL Observatory | Astronomy
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Day 5
The Royal Society | Science Legacy
Step inside the world’s oldest scientific academy and reflect on the foundations of scientific inquiry.Dr. Emily Grossman | SciComm Workshop
Transform complex science into compelling classroom stories that captivate and inspire.Dr. Shini Somara | Applications & Equity Workshop
Explore how engineering can drive social impact and how to bring this narrative into your teaching. -
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Day 6
Dr. Tamsin Edwards | Climate & Data Workshop
Unpack climate science and use it as a platform to teach rigorous data skills and scientific reasoning.Science Museum & Natural History Museum
Stimulate cross-disciplinary thinking through engaging exhibitions and curated educator resources.Royal Institute | Mayfair
Explore the birthplace of public science lectures and uncover how to use live demos in your own teaching. -
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Day 7
Fran Scott | Tech, Media & Equity Workshop
Get practical ideas for using media and performance to make science fun, inclusive, and unforgettable.Royal Observatory | Greenwich
Stand on the Prime Meridian and reflect on a week of ideas, discoveries, and shared purpose.Farewell Dinner | Central London
A final evening to celebrate, share stories, and toast to your science teaching journey ahead.Day 8 | Departures
SPEAKER Bios
Professor Dr. Nira Chamberlain OBE
President Emeritus | Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Technical Fellow – Mathematical Modelling, AtkinsRéalis
Honorary Professor, University of Warwick
Internationally recognised applied mathematician solving real-world problems across engineering, defence, energy, and business through bespoke mathematical modelling
Named one of the UK’s Top 100 Scientists and featured in Who’s Who as one of the most influential Black Britons
First Black mathematician to be listed in Who’s Who and the only mathematician to win the title of “Most Influential Black Person in the UK” (Powerlist)
Creator of the “Chamberlain Model” — a mathematical model used by industry to predict costs in complex systems
Powerful advocate for diversity and visibility in STEM; Chair of the Black Heroes of Mathematics Conference
Engaging speaker who reframes mathematics as a creative, human, and powerful problem-solving tool— making it deeply relevant for the classroom and beyond
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Tour price
The tour price is AUD $7,500 per person.
Tour inclusions
Twin-share accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Davis, California (single supplement available on request)
Daily breakfast
Group welcome drinks & dinner
Private land transportation by coach throughout tour
Expert-led sessions with leading figures in the agricultural industry and education
Lectures and interactive workshops at UC Davis
Guided visit to a UC Davis laboratory
Field visits to student and urban farms
Session at the UC Davis Agricultural Experiment Station
Lunch at Séka Hills Farm’s Deli following the site tour and tasting
Participation in UC Davis Picnic Day – Agricultural Education Showcase & Community Engagement in Agriculture
Vineyard experience including guided tour and tasting focused on viticulture, sustainability, and innovation in wine production
Comprehensive tour packs and pre-departure information
Tipping for included services
On-Tour Expert Guide
Tour exclusions
Return international / domestic airfares
Airport transfers
Travel insurance
Passport and ESTA visa costs
Personal spending
Some meals
Tour deposit
By submitting this form, you are expressing your interest in the tour. A minimum number of bookings is required for the tour to proceed. Once the number is reached, you will be contacted and asked to pay your non-refundable deposit of $1,500.
Payment may be made by EFT to the Libertas Travel bank account, or you may pay online by Visa or Masterrcard (a surcharge of 1.7% applies).
Tour balance payments
You will receive invoices for balance payments and final payment is due 90 days before the tour start date. Failure to make your final payment by the due date may result in the cancellation of your booking and loss of any payments made to date.
Changes by us
Every effort will be made to adhere to the agreed touring itinerary. However, LIBERTAS TRAVEL reserves the right to change or modify the agreed itinerary whenever, in its judgement, conditions warrant or if it deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour.
If a service or facility becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control (‘force majeure’) and no alternative arrangement of comparable monetary value is available, we will attempt to substitute the best alternative available.
Force Majeure
Force majeure includes any event which Libertas Travel or its suppliers could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid (e.g. advice against travel from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, epidemics, pandemic, health risks, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire or adverse weather conditions, technical or maintenance problems with transport, changes imposed by cancellation or rescheduling of flights by an airline or main charterer, the alteration of airline or aircraft type).
Cancellation by us
Libertas Travel reserves the right to cancel a tour for any reason, including failure to reach minimum tour participant numbers. Except for force majeure (as outlined above) or your failure to pay the final balance, we will make a final decision to proceed or cancel a tour no less than 90 days before departure.
If you have paid in full, we will refund all moneys paid, excluding an administration fee and any payment made for travel insurance. No other compensation will be paid in the event of cancellation by Libertas Travel. The refund of moneys paid for tour costs will be the full extent of our liability.
Cancellation by you
If you decide to cancel your tour booking the following charges apply, based on the day we receive written notification:
More than 90 days before departure: Forfeit of non-refundable deposit
90-45 days: Cancellation fee of 25% of the total amount due
44-35 days: Cancellation fee of 75% of the total amount due
34 days or less: Cancellation fee of 100% of the total amount due
No show: Cancellation fee of 100% of the total amount due
Unused portion of the tour
Refunds are not provided for any unused portions of the tour.
Travel insurance
LIBERTAS TRAVEL requires all tour participants to obtain personal travel insurance covering the full duration of their time on tour. Libertas Travel can arrange a policy with our insurance partner, Cover-More if requested.
In the event of any act, omission or otherwise whilst on tour, relating to or arising from the tour, travellers must call on the terms of their own travel Insurance before any call or claim is made on Libertas Travel or its insurers. Travellers must agree to indemnify Libertas Travel and all its entities against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of their participation in the tour.
Passport and visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid passport for your travel, together with all necessary visas, innoculations and preventative medicines as may be required for the tour duration. Passports must be valid for six months after the last date of travel with Libertas Travel as set out in the tour itinerary. Any information about these matters provided by Libertas Travel is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of Libertas Travel.
Illness or disability
If you have a disability or medical condition and need special assistance whilst on tour, please notify Libertas Travel at the time you pay the non-refundable tour deposit. We will use our best efforts to work with Third Party suppliers to make reasonable accommodation for you. Failure to make such disclosure will constitute a breach of these booking conditions and may result in you being excluded from the tour, in which case all moneys paid will be forfeited.
Third Party suppliers
LIBERTAS TRAVEL makes bookings with airlines, accommodation providers, coach companies, tour and local guides, and other suppliers to provide some or all components of the tour. Third Party suppliers may also engage the services of local operators and sub-contractors. Although LIBERTAS TRAVEL takes all reasonable care in selecting Third Party suppliers, it does not supervise their activities and therefore cannot be responsible for their acts or omissions. Any services provided by Third Party suppliers are subject to the terms and conditions they impose including their respective cancellation policies.
Privacy and personal information protection
To process tour bookings, Libertas Travel must collect personal (and possibly sensitive) information about travellers so that it can provide essential identifying information to Third Party suppliers. Libertas Travel may share the following information with suppliers: name, address, birth date, gender, dietary or medical requirements, and any other information required by law.
LIBERTAS TRAVEL will not use this personal information for any other purpose unless otherwise notified to the traveller or where expressly permitted by the traveller.
The limit of our liability
We accept responsibility for all ingredients of your tour, except those to which the principle of force majeure prevails, as set out herein. Our obligations and responsibilities are limited to those to which international conventions apply in respect of air, sea or rail carriers, including the Warsaw Convention and its various updates.