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

65th Cherwell Simon Lecture

Professor Dorit Aharonov will be discussing 'The Quantum Computation Revolution and its Impact on Physics'

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

23 June 2026
Image of Earth from space
Secondary school events

Year 10 Environment Impact Day

An interactive event for Year 10 students exploring how physics drives solutions to environmental challenges, from renewable energy to climate modeling. understand life

1 - 2 July 2026
Prospective students walking past the Beecroft Building at open day
Public talks and lectures
Public open-door events
Secondary school events
Events for prospective students

Physics Open Day

If you are thinking of studying physics, this is THE event for you...

6 - 10 July 2026
Poster for the event
Conferences and meetings
Other

Oxford Spintronics and Magnetism Workshop

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