12 September 2026
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Public talks and lectures

Astronomy for all: The universe from beginning to end

Chaired by Professor Rob Fender, this lecture is part of Green Templeton’s Astronomy for All series.

18 - 20 September 2026
Meeting Minds 2026 - 18 to 20 September
Alumni events

Meeting Minds Oxford 2026

Join us in Oxford to talk about how we are turning today's biggest challenges into tomorrow's boldest breakthroughs.

18 September 2026
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Events for prospective students

Physics Information Day

A condensed version of the summer open days for prospective students

25 September 2026
RBA Quantum Lecture
Public talks and lectures

Quantum Universe: Less than Nothing, More than Everything

Mr Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin will speak about metaphorical correlations between quantum mechanics and avant-garde music.

3 October 2026
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Alumni events

Afternoon of Astrophysics: Galaxies from the dawn of the Universe to the present day

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

20 - 21 October 2026
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Other

Breakthrough Discuss 2026

LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE: AN EXPLORATORY DEBATE

21 October 2026
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Public talks and lectures

The Lamb lecture 2026

Everybody is welcome to this public event by Professor Frans Pretorius, Princeton University.

23 October 2026
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Alumni events

Alumni talk and reception at the Oxford & Cambridge Club

Join us on our annual event in London for physics alumni

11 November 2026
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Public talks and lectures

Oxford Physics and the Modern world

Join us for a book launch talk and reception

14 November 2026
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Secondary school events

Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - November 2026

An introduction to studying physics at university for year 12 students.

28 November 2026
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Secondary school events

Year 10 and 11 Physics Taster Morning - November 2026

An introduction to studying physics and related subjects at university for year 10 and 11 students.

30 January 2027
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 2027

An introduction to studying physics at university for year 12 students.