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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20 - 21 October 2026
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Breakthrough Discuss 2026

LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE: AN EXPLORATORY DEBATE

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21 October 2026
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Public talks and lectures

The Lamb lecture 2026

Everybody is welcome to this public event by Professor Frans Pretorius, Princeton University.

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23 October 2026
A view of the Drawing Room at the Oxford & Cambridge Club, plus portraits of the speakers.
Alumni events

Alumni talk and reception at the Oxford & Cambridge Club

Join us on our annual event in London for physics alumni

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11 November 2026
Cover of the book 'Oxford Physics and the modern world' written by Timothy Baker and published by World Scientific
Public talks and lectures

Oxford Physics and the Modern world

Join us for a book launch talk and reception

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14 November 2026
A side view of a galaxy with a vivid yellow-white centre and a blue outer.
Events for prospective students

Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - November 2026

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

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17 November 2026
A portrait of Professor Daniel Baumann and Kandinsky
Public talks and lectures

32nd Hintze Lecture: Professor Daniel Baumann

Guest Speaker: Professor Daniel Baumann (University Of Cambridge)

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28 November 2026
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Events for prospective students

Year 10 and 11 Physics Taster Morning - November 2026

An introduction to studying physics and related subjects at university for year 10 and 11 students.

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28 November 2026
Saturday Morning of theoretical Physics
Alumni events
Undergraduate events
Graduate events

Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics

Join us for a morning of Theoretical Physics

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28 November 2026
Beecroft Building, University of Oxford
Alumni events

Morning of Theoretical Physics - SAVE THE DATE

Register now for the Michaelmas Term Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics, to be held on 28 November 2026

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4 December 2026
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Public talks and lectures
Alumni events

The Christmas Lecture

Save the day for the 2026 Christmas Lecture

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10 December 2026
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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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30 January 2027
A side view of a galaxy with a vivid yellow-white centre and a blue outer.
Events for prospective students

Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - January 2027

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

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