Department of Physics - Oxford University

We apply the transformative power of physics to the foremost scientific problems; educate the next generation of leading physicists; and promote the public understanding of physics.

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The future is quantum

Find out how our research is building the quantum technologies of tomorrow, how we are educating and inspiring future pioneers of quantum technology and how our research is being applied to real life, right now...

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Upcoming events

25 September 2026
RBA Quantum Lecture
Public talks and lectures

Quantum Universe: Less than Nothing, More than Everything

Mr Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin will speak about metaphorical correlations between quantum mechanics and avant-garde music.

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3 October 2026
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Alumni events

Afternoon of Astrophysics: Galaxies from the dawn of the Universe to the present day

Alumni and invited guests are welcome to join us for an afternoon of astrophysics.

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6 October 2026
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Public talks and lectures

Search for Long-Lived Particles in Run 3 at the CMS Detector at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider

Everyone is welcome to join us to celebrate Black History Month

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20 - 21 October 2026
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Breakthrough Discuss 2026

LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE: AN EXPLORATORY DEBATE

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Department of Physics

Our research

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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Launch your studies

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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We work with businesses to share expertise, develop new ideas, provide services and commercialise research and our strong links with business are fundamental to how we work.
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We want to spark a passion for physics in young people and we work directly with primary and secondary schools on a local and national scale to encourage physics for all. We want to inspire the physicists of tomorrow.
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We organise a wide range of public events not only to share our passion for physics but also to help people understand our work and see how our research impacts lives.
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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!

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