Upcoming events

1 February 2025
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Secondary school events

Problem Solving in Physics - how to extend your able students

Ideas for physics teachers about how to extend able students in lessons, and within extension classes.

8 February 2025
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Secondary school events

Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - February 2025

An introduction to studying physics at university for year 12 students.

8 February 2025
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Alumni events

Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics: Quantum matter and the topological revolution

Quantum matter and the topological revolution

1 March 2025
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Secondary school events

Year 12 Online Masterclass (March 2025)

Online masterclass for students in Year 12 who are interested in studying physics at Oxford University.

Department of Physics

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Our researchers change the world: our understanding of it and how we live in it. We explore the fundamentals – how we got here and the secrets of the universe – as well as the practical from developing next-gen materials to pushing the frontiers of quantum and predicting the future for our planet. 

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Our dynamic programme of outstanding research as well as our specialist research facilities, collaborative research networks and international renown attract the brightest minds from around the world. Come and join them.
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Giving

How to support the Department of Physics

Find out how you can support our world-class scientific research and teaching and help the Department of Physics to tackle some of the most urgent and fascinating challenges we face today

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Alumni

Once a physicist, always a physicist...

Our alumni relations office exists to nurture and develop long-lasting relationships between students, staff and friends of the Department of Physics so please do get in touch with ideas, feedback or just to say hello!