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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19 - 21 September 2025
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Alumni events

Meeting Minds Oxford 2025

A weekend for alumni organised by the central Alumni team

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20 - 21 September 2025
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Events for prospective students

British Physics Olympiad Masterclass at Oxford 2025

An event for young people to develop problem solving skills and confidence in Physics

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23 - 24 September 2025
An aerial view of Oxford's Radcliffe Camera.
Other

Oxford Symposium on Quantum Materials 2025

An annual interdisciplinary forum to bring together physicists, chemists, materials scientists and theoreticians to advance the science and promote direct collaboration in novel quantum materials...

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23 September 2025
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Public talks and lectures

Seeing the quantum nanoworld

Professor Stephen Blundell delivers the latest Quantum Materials Public Lecture

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14 October 2025
Black Hole in a Globular Cluster (Illustration), image of Professor Janna Levin & Professor Sir Roger Penrose
Public talks and lectures

30th Hintze Lecture: Professor Janna Levin & Professor Sir Roger Penrose

Professor Janna Levin & Professor Sir Roger Penrose will deliver the 30th Hintze Lecture: Black holes in the cosmos

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25 October 2025
Beecroft Building
Alumni events

Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics: The Quantum Strong Force

The Quantum Strong Force

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31 October 2025
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Alumni events

Alumni reception at Drapers Hall

Join us at The Drapers Company (London) for a one of a kind event

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8 November 2025
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Alumni events

Afternoon of Astrophysics: New Worlds

Physics alumni join us for an afternoon of Astrophysics

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29 November 2025
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Secondary school events

Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - November 2025

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

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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
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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
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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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