Public, alumni and schools events

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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14 October 2025
Black Hole in a Globular Cluster (Illustration), image of Professor Janna Levin & Professor Sir Roger Penrose
Public talks and lectures

30th Hintze Lecture: Professor Janna Levin & Professor Sir Roger Penrose

Professor Janna Levin & Professor Sir Roger Penrose will deliver the 30th Hintze Lecture: Black holes in the cosmos

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16 October 2025
Portrait of the guest speaker, Sandrine Bony
Public talks and lectures

Cloud Mesoscale Organisation and Climate: New Insights from Models and Observations

Join us for the 2025 Halley Public lecture

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25 October 2025
Beecroft Building
Alumni events

Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics: The Quantum Strong Force

The Quantum Strong Force

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30 October 2025
Dark Matter Day logo
Public talks and lectures

Dark Matter Day 2025

Public lecture to celebrate Dark Matter Day 2024

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31 October 2025
Image shows both guest speakers and on the background, a collage of images from their research labs
Alumni events

Alumni reception at Drapers Hall

Join us at The Drapers Company (London) for a one of a kind event

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6 November 2025
Moon image
Public open-door events

International Observe the Moon Night 2025

Observe the moon with our moon experts

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8 November 2025
PLATO background
Alumni events

Afternoon of Astrophysics: New Worlds

Physics alumni join us for an afternoon of Astrophysics

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24 November 2025
Professor Roderich Moessner
Public talks and lectures

Lamb public lecture 2025

The Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics at Oxford is hosting its fourth series of Lamb lectures. This year, we are delighted to welcome Professor...

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29 November 2025
A side view of a galaxy with a vivid yellow-white centre and a blue outer.
Secondary school events

Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - November 2025

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

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9 December 2025
Quantum laboratory equipment
Secondary school events

Quantum Technology Impact Day 2025

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

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31 January 2026
A side view of a galaxy with a vivid yellow-white centre and a blue outer.
Secondary school events

Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - January 2026

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

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7 March 2026
An image of a nebula taken by the Hubble space telescope, with a dark background, some bright stars, and a structure of orange and blue clouds.
Secondary school events

Year 12 Online Masterclass (March 2026)

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

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