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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25 June 2025
Astor Visiting Lecture
Public talks and lectures

Science and science fiction

The 2025 Astor Visiting Lecture will be given by Professor Robert Scherrer, Vanderbilt University

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29 June 2025
Emergence
Public talks and lectures

Emergence

Should our understanding of 'emergence' be shaped by ideas from physics? This symposium brings together experts from a range of fields to answer this question.

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5 July 2025
This composite color infrared image shows the center of our galaxy
Public events for children and young people

The Art of Astrophysics: Infrared Exoplanet Landscapes

Hands-on workshop exploring art and astrophysics

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12 July 2025
Image of Rhodes House showing the new developments. Copyright Rhodes House.
Alumni events

Physics Alumni Garden Party 2025

Join us at Rhodes House for this year's family friendly event

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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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8 November 2025
Space Vision by agsandrew from Getty Images
Alumni events

NEW series - Astro Afternoon

An event for alumni, a Saturday afternoon of Astrophysics.

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