Publications and research
A library of publications, reports and research from The Ogden Trust is available for download. These documents inform our physics CPD programmes and provision so we can best meet the needs of schools and teachers.
Purposeful Physics Enrichment Evidence Review
A review and recommendations for purposeful physics enrichment.
Orbyts evaluation
An in-depth qualitative evaluation (2023–2025) of the impact and expansion of Orbyts.
ASPIRES 3
The report builds on data from the longitudinal ASPIRES 3 research project with a focus on physics.
Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements 2025
An overview of the Trust’s programmes for 2025.
Leadership in Outreach and Public Engagement
A skills framework to support OPE leaders to identify their professional growth priorities.
Coastal Energy Internships: celebrating 10 years
A decade of Coastal Energy internships in East Anglia.
The State of Primary Science in the UK (2025)
A sector report to provide an updated picture of teaching and leadership in primary science.
Ogden Trust Strategy
This publication outlines our objectives and strategic priorities for 2026-2031.
Insights and experiences of school physics
Insights and experiences of school physics shares the results of a small-scale survey looking at the attitudes of current undergraduates.
Evaluation report: Outreach and Public Engagement Leadership programme
Investment in professional development for leading OPE yields systemic and sustainable change.
Examining the institutional impact of Ogden Trust funding for physics outreach officers
A report to evaluate the impact of Ogden funding for physics outreach officers.
Researching Professional Development Leaders
A small-scale study investigating support for 'remote' professional development leaders.
Exploring leadership and governance for physics outreach
A summary of the research findings into the leadership and governance of physics outreach in universities.
Taking a strategic approach to outreach
Explore a range of approaches for the strategic leadership, management and delivery of outreach.
Capturing impact
Evaluation models & tools built around the theories of science capital.