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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2 December 2025
Climate physics
Events for prospective students
Undergraduate events
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Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics graduate open day 2025

Prospective graduate students can join this online event to meet supervisors and hear from postdocs.

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4 December 2025
Man and woman with scientific instrument
Events for prospective students
Undergraduate events
Graduate events

Condensed Matter Physics (CMP) Graduate Open Day 2025

Prospective DPhil candidates can meet supervisors as well as postdocs and current graduate students at this in-person event..

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4 December 2025
Superconductivity CDT
Events for prospective students
Undergraduate events
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Superconductivity CDT - Oxford Open Day 2025

Find out more about this 4-year PhD training programme funded by EPSRC.

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5 December 2025
Two research scientists over a laser table
Events for prospective students
Undergraduate events
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Atomic and Laser Physics Graduate Open Day 2025

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

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8 December 2025
The eight toroid magnets can be seen surrounding the calorimeter that is later moved into the middle of the detector. This calorimeter will measure the energies of particles produced when protons collide in the centre of the detector.
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Particle Physics graduate open day 2025

Prospective graduate students can join this online event to find out more about a DPhil in particle physics.

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8 December 2025
Open Day Poster
Events for prospective students
Undergraduate events
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Astrophysics graduate open day 2025

Prospective graduate students can join this online event to find out more about a DPhil in Astrophysics..

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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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11 December 2025
schrodinger's cat's box made to look like a christmas present alongside the text "Oxford Christmas Lectures"
Public events for children and young people

How to build a quantum Christmas

Join us for an exciting Christmas lecture that dives into the fascinating world of quantum computing. This interactive show is suitable for anyone aged 11...

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15 January 2026
Events for prospective students
Undergraduate events
Graduate events

Masters in Quantum Technologies: Online Information Session (for applicants)

An online information session for the MSc in Quantum Technologies for applicants. This will be held on Thursday 15th January from 10 am UK time.

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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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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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