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 January - 10 March 2026
Professor Werner Krauth
Public talks and lectures

Algorithms and computations in theoretical physics: a set of lectures 2026

A set of lectures on computational methods in theoretical physics

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6 March 2026
Portrait image of Professor Chibueze (copyright unisa.ac.za). Background photo credit: SKAO/Max Alexander
Public talks and lectures

Astronomy development in Africa: progresses, failures and lessons.

A public talk by Professor James Chibueze (University of South Africa)

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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 Physics Masterclass (March 2026)

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

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7 March 2026
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Secondary school events

Problem Solving in Physics - how to extend your able students

Problem Solving in Physics - how to extend your able students

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7 March 2026
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Alumni events

Afternoon of Astrophysics

An accelerating Universe

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11 March 2026
An image of a modern physics building with a tree and an older building in the background.
Secondary school events

Adult Supporter Event 2026

This 1.5 hour, online session is for the adult supporters of prospective applicants to physics at Oxford; whether they are parents, guardians, grandparents, youth group...

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16 March 2026
Planets Day 2026, Oxford
Conferences and meetings

Planets Day 2026

Planets Day is a one-day meeting for researchers interested in how planets work; how to observe them; and how they could develop complex life.

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17 March 2026
The Accelerate! show
Secondary school events

Marie Curious, Oxford 2026

Fun-filled day of physics for girls in Year 8 and Year 9

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18 - 19 March 2026
CERN detector
Secondary school events

International Masterclasses in Particle Physics 2026

The International Masterclass in Particle Physics is back!

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20 March 2026
CERN detector
Secondary school events

Particle Physics Masterclass (online) 2026

An online event to engage with Oxford researchers in a Zoom webinar to learn about our research at the Large Hadron Collider

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23 - 27 March 2026
BlackHolistic 2026
Conferences and meetings

BlackHolistic 2026

This invite-only conference takes place in Oxford and brings together world-leading experts in black holes.

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24 March 2026
Dust torus around a super-massive black hole
Public talks and lectures

Black holes and how they shape the Universe

An evening of questions!

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