The history of programmes for physics teachers at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research’s University Centre dates back more than 15 years: every year since 2009, UC has organized International Scientific Schools for teachers. In 2025, the centre held the first Teachers of the Future school and seminar for natural science students and future physics teachers, as well as the first Scientific and Methodological School for Physics Teachers.
The JINR scientific schools are designed to enrich the school programme with helpful physics materials and information about modern achievements in natural sciences, plan the professional training for future scientists and engineers, and introduce the “Physics. Engineers of the Future” teaching & learning materials (edited by Professor Yu. A. Panebrattsev), which includes a wide range of practical and laboratory tasks using equipment available to any school.
The programmes for teachers and future professors include theoretical lectures by JINR scientists, visits to the Institute’s research facilities, master classes on design technologies for physical education, laboratory work and workshops, the special feature of which is clarity and simplicity.
Communication with JINR scientists, experienced JINR UC methodologists, and colleagues from different regions allows to expand the understanding of modern physics, get acquainted with new methods of teaching school physics, and stimulate creative thinking – all highly important in project work with schoolchildren.
How to participate?
To join the JINR International Summer Scientific School for Teachers, please register and apply on the School’s website, and then go through a competitive selection. According to the terms, hotel accommodation and the School programme are paid for by the host party. The JINR scientific and methodological schools for teachers take place during the autumn and spring school holidays, the selection and organization of participants are carried out by the JINR Information Centres and partners. Teachers of the Future schools and seminars for students of natural sciences and future physics teachers are announced via the heads of the JINR Information Centres and posted on the Programmes for physics teachers page.