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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15 January 2026
People sitting around a table with a blackboard in the background
Events for prospective students
Undergraduate events
Graduate events

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

Prospective applicants can find out more about the MSc in Quantum Technologies with this online information session from 10am UK time.

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24 January 2026
Prof Lindley Winslow
Public talks and lectures
Alumni events

Particle Physics New Year Lecture

New Year, New Horizons: Advancing the Axion Dark Matter Frontier, Professor Lindley Winslow, MIT

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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 February 2026
Beecroft Building, University of Oxford
Alumni events

Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics: Leverhulme-Peierls Fellows

Leverhulme-Peierls Fellows

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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
Astrophysics Image
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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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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25 April 2026
An image of a reddish nebula cloud surrounded by stars
Secondary school events

Year 10 Physics Taster Morning - 2026

An introduction to studying physics and astrophysics at university for year 10 students.

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6 June 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 (June 2026)

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

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6 - 10 July 2026
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Other

Oxford Spintronics and Magnetism Workshop

The workshop will cover both theoretical and experimental research on key topics in contemporary magnetism and spintronics.

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