Latest news and comment Audience - Any Audience -AlumniIndustrySchools, prospective students and communityResearchUndergraduatesGraduatesInternational Year of QuantumDepartment of Physics (requires login) Research theme - Any Research theme -Accelerator physicsAstronomy and astrophysicsBiological physicsClimate physicsExoplanets and planetary physicsFields, strings, and quantum dynamicsFundamental particles and interactionsInstrumentationLasers and high energy density scienceParticle astrophysics & cosmologyPhotovoltaics and nanosciencePlasma physicsQuantum information and computationQuantum materialsQuantum optics & ultra-cold matter Sub-department - Any Sub-department -AstrophysicsAtmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary PhysicsAtomic and Laser PhysicsCondensed Matter PhysicsParticle PhysicsProfessional and support servicesRudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics JWST reveals exceptional richness of organic molecules A recent study has uncovered an unprecedented richness of small organic molecules in the deeply obscured nucleus of a nearby galaxy using modelling techniques developed at the University of Oxford. 6 February 2026 Building the foundations of a quantum internet Professor David Lucas from the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford is to lead one of three new UKRI-funded projects as part of a commitment to deepen the science and tech ties between the UK and Japan. 4 February 2026 Commentary: Professor Lintott on the effects of funding cuts Professor Chris Lintott comments in light of research funding for astronomy and physics research being cut by almost a third. 2 February 2026 Realising quantum advantage in analogue quantum simulation The Quantum Advantage in Quantitative Quantum Simulation programme, led by the University of Oxford, is advancing analogue quantum simulation to ensure quantum systems can deliver a practical advantage to science or industry. 2 February 2026 Commentary: Dr Stevance on the role of AI in science Dr Heloise Stevance discusses the ethics of delegating scientific decision making to our computers. 30 January 2026 Magnetic signals without wires: helimagnets synchronise distant layers A new study has shown that certain magnet materials, when excited by microwaves to move in oscillation, emits a wireless signal that can drive nearby magnets to move in sync. 30 January 2026 Professor Burrows to head CERN Scientific Policy Committee Professor Philip Burrows has been appointed Chair of the CERN Scientific Policy Committee (SPC), following his selection by the CERN Council at its September 2025 meeting. 28 January 2026 Engineering magnetic states for future devices Scientists at Oxford have found a simple and effective way to control magnetism at the nanoscale, opening a new route to engineering advanced materials for next-generation low-energy technologies. 20 January 2026 Could stuff be living on Saturn’s moon? The Oxford Sparks podcast chats with Dr Carly Howett, Associate Professor of Space Instrumentation, on why she thinks one of Saturn’s moons, Enceladus, could be a prime candidate for life. 19 January 2026 Mysterious iron ‘bar’ revealed inside iconic Ring Nebula Using the new WEAVE instrument developed by Oxford physicists, an international team has discovered bar-shaped cloud of ionised iron at the heart of the Ring Nebula. 16 January 2026 Meet...Helene Losl We work among extraordinary people doing extraordinary things; get to know some of them by reading these quick-fire interviews. 12 January 2026 Dr Bartlett recognised by RAS Dr Deaglan Bartlett has been awarded the Early Career Award (A) by the Royal Astronomical Society recognising early achievement in astronomy. 9 January 2026 Load More
JWST reveals exceptional richness of organic molecules A recent study has uncovered an unprecedented richness of small organic molecules in the deeply obscured nucleus of a nearby galaxy using modelling techniques developed at the University of Oxford. 6 February 2026
Building the foundations of a quantum internet Professor David Lucas from the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford is to lead one of three new UKRI-funded projects as part of a commitment to deepen the science and tech ties between the UK and Japan. 4 February 2026
Commentary: Professor Lintott on the effects of funding cuts Professor Chris Lintott comments in light of research funding for astronomy and physics research being cut by almost a third. 2 February 2026
Realising quantum advantage in analogue quantum simulation The Quantum Advantage in Quantitative Quantum Simulation programme, led by the University of Oxford, is advancing analogue quantum simulation to ensure quantum systems can deliver a practical advantage to science or industry. 2 February 2026
Commentary: Dr Stevance on the role of AI in science Dr Heloise Stevance discusses the ethics of delegating scientific decision making to our computers. 30 January 2026
Magnetic signals without wires: helimagnets synchronise distant layers A new study has shown that certain magnet materials, when excited by microwaves to move in oscillation, emits a wireless signal that can drive nearby magnets to move in sync. 30 January 2026
Professor Burrows to head CERN Scientific Policy Committee Professor Philip Burrows has been appointed Chair of the CERN Scientific Policy Committee (SPC), following his selection by the CERN Council at its September 2025 meeting. 28 January 2026
Engineering magnetic states for future devices Scientists at Oxford have found a simple and effective way to control magnetism at the nanoscale, opening a new route to engineering advanced materials for next-generation low-energy technologies. 20 January 2026
Could stuff be living on Saturn’s moon? The Oxford Sparks podcast chats with Dr Carly Howett, Associate Professor of Space Instrumentation, on why she thinks one of Saturn’s moons, Enceladus, could be a prime candidate for life. 19 January 2026
Mysterious iron ‘bar’ revealed inside iconic Ring Nebula Using the new WEAVE instrument developed by Oxford physicists, an international team has discovered bar-shaped cloud of ionised iron at the heart of the Ring Nebula. 16 January 2026
Meet...Helene Losl We work among extraordinary people doing extraordinary things; get to know some of them by reading these quick-fire interviews. 12 January 2026
Dr Bartlett recognised by RAS Dr Deaglan Bartlett has been awarded the Early Career Award (A) by the Royal Astronomical Society recognising early achievement in astronomy. 9 January 2026
