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We organise a diverse range of events to bring physics into the lives of as many people as possible – from family-friendly open-door events where you can chat to our researchers to stimulating lectures about our ground-breaking research. Search the listings below to find out what's coming up or, to check the events archive, search the past events page.

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2 November 2026
Seminars and colloquia

ALP Seminar: Quantum computing with digital fermions and bosons

ALP seminar

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2 November 2026
Seminars and colloquia

ALP Seminar: Near-term fault-tolerant quantum simulation of fermions

ALP seminar

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4 November 2026
Seminars and colloquia

Oxford Quantum Institute (OQI) Seminar: Quantum-Accelerated Machine Learning

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9 November 2026
Seminars and colloquia

ALP Seminar: Studies of Laser Compressed Matter at X-Ray Free Electron Lasers

ALP seminar

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16 November 2026
Seminars and colloquia

ALP Seminar: Computational modelling of the quantum vacuum in 3D

ALP seminar

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23 November 2026
Seminars and colloquia

ALP Seminar: A History of High-Power Laser Research and Development in the UK

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30 November 2026
Seminars and colloquia

ALP Seminar: A channel for very high density matter-antimatter lepton jets from intense laser-pulses

ALP seminar

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7 December 2026
Two research scientists over a laser table
Events for prospective students
Undergraduate events
Graduate events

Atomic and Laser Physics Graduate Open Day 2026

The University of Oxford Atomic and Laser Physics (ALP) sub-department is holding an open day for prospective DPhil applicants.

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10 December 2026
Quantum laboratory equipment
Secondary school events

Quantum Technology Impact Day 2026

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

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