9 May 2026
Accelerate! show in action
Public events for children and young people

Marie Curious, Warwick 2026

Marie Curious is a free one-day science event for girls (aged 11-14) that aims to build confidence and fuel a passion for STEM subjects.

12 May 2026
single ion trapped
Public talks and lectures

Physics: Lab to Life 2026

Open-door event to discover how physics research will impacts our lives

13 May 2026
A portrait of Porfessor Duffy on a background of the SuperKamikande experiment and a cartoon of neutrinos
Public talks and lectures

Neutrinos, the Universe, and Everything

A public event with guest speaker Professor Kirsty Duffy

26 May 2026
A portrait of Professor Matias Zaldarriaga,  IAS/Princeton University and an illustration of black holes
Public talks and lectures
Alumni events

2026 Halley Public lecture

Guest speaker is cosmologist Professor Matias Zaldarriaga (IAS & Princeton University)

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.

8 June 2026
A portrait of Professor Sakai
Public talks and lectures

The Sir Martin Wood Prize Lecture 2026

Professor Takamasa Sakai, Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, The University of Tokyo.

12 June 2026
Image of quantum computer with profile picture of speaker Dorit Aharonov
Public talks and lectures

The Quantum Computation Revolution and Its Impact on Physics

The 65th Cherwell Simon Lecture

13 June 2026
Blackboard image
Secondary school events

Y10 BPhO Physics Taster Day 2026

An event to develop young people's problem-solving skills for advanced study in physics

13 June 2026
Astrophysics
Alumni events

Afternoon of Astrophysics: Cosmic Explosions in the Sky

Alumni and invited guests are welcome to join us for an afternoon of astrophysics.

16 June 2026
A portrait of Professor Duncan Lorimer (copyright West Virginia University)
Public talks and lectures
Alumni events

31st Hintze Public Lecture: Professor Duncan Lorimer

Guest speaker: Duncan Lorimer FRS (West Virginia University)

20 June 2026
Blackboard image
Secondary school events

Problem Solving in Physics - how to extend your able students

Ideas for physics teachers about how to extend able students in lessons, and within extension classes.

22 June 2026
Researcher looks at biophysics material
Public events for children and young people

Year 10 Biophysics Impact Day

An event for young people in Year 10 to explore how physics helps us understand life