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New national quantum computing hub to be led from Department of Physics

The Department of Physics at the University of Oxford is to lead a new national quantum computing hub to develop the technologies needed for the UK to play a key role in the quantum computing – a market estimated to be worth $1.3 trillion by 2035.

26 July 2024

Professor Marshall receives teaching award

Professor David Marshall has been recognised in the Maths, Physics and Life Sciences Teaching Awards.

15 July 2024

Dr Srinivas awarded Hänsch Prize

Dr Raghavendra Srinivas has been awarded Optica’s Theodor W Hänsch Prize in Quantum Optics for his work to create and manipulate nonclassical states of trapped ions.

8 July 2024

Timekeeping on the moon

Dr Carly Howett, Associate Professor of Space Instrumentation, answers Oxford Sparks’ big question: what time is it on the moon?

4 July 2024

Dr Leek appointed CSO at Oxford Quantum Circuits

Dr Peter Leek has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer of Oxford University spin-out Oxford Quantum Circuits. He will split his time between the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford and OQC.

2 July 2024

Pride flag flying above the Beecroft building

Taking pride in physics

The Department of Physics welcomed Professor Peter Coles from Maynooth University to its inaugural Pride Lecture.

26 June 2024

Upcoming events

8 August 2024

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Seminars and colloquia

ALP Seminar: Integrated photonic-electronic systems: from laser linewidth reduction to large scale photonic deep neural networks

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Meeting Minds Oxford 2024

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Quantum Technology Impact Day

An event for young people in Year 10 to explore the impact that quantum technology will have on our lives

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