Department of Physics at the University of Oxford
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We work to develop, nurture and promote a physics community. Visit https://linktr.ee/PhysicsOxford for events, news and to learn more about the research taking place in our Department.
Interested in doing a DPhil in particle physics, accelerator physics or particle theory? Register for our online Open Day to meet supervisors, chat with students, and learn more about research in our department.
Register: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/particle-physics-graduate-open-day-2025
Register: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/particle-physics-graduate-open-day-2025
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Interested in doing a DPhil in particle physics, accelerator physics or particle theory? Register for our online Open Day to meet supervisors, chat with students, and learn more about research in our department.
Register: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/particle-physics-graduate-open-day-2025
Register: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/particle-physics-graduate-open-day-2025
Interested in pursuing graduate study in atomic and laser physics? Register to join our Open Day where you can meet supervisors, chat with students, and ask questions about research in our department.
Register: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/atomic-and-laser-physics-graduate-open-day-2025
Register: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/atomic-and-laser-physics-graduate-open-day-2025
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Interested in pursuing graduate study in atomic and laser physics? Register to join our Open Day where you can meet supervisors, chat with students, and ask questions about research in our department.
Register: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/atomic-and-laser-physics-graduate-open-day-2025
Register: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/atomic-and-laser-physics-graduate-open-day-2025
Interested in graduate study in condensed matter physics? Register for our Open Day to meet supervisors and students. There will be time for questions and discussion.
Details and registration: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/condensed-matter-physics-cmp-graduate-open-day-2025
Details and registration: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/condensed-matter-physics-cmp-graduate-open-day-2025
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Interested in graduate study in condensed matter physics? Register for our Open Day to meet supervisors and students. There will be time for questions and discussion.
Details and registration: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/condensed-matter-physics-cmp-graduate-open-day-2025
Details and registration: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/condensed-matter-physics-cmp-graduate-open-day-2025
The Superconductivity CDT will be holding an in-person/online open day for any prospective DPhil applicants on 4 December 2025. An opportunity to meet potential supervisors, current members and visit labs. Link in bio or https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/superconductivity-cdt-oxford-open-day-2025
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The Superconductivity CDT will be holding an in-person/online open day for any prospective DPhil applicants on 4 December 2025. An opportunity to meet potential supervisors, current members and visit labs. Link in bio or https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/superconductivity-cdt-oxford-open-day-2025
📚 GRADUATE OPEN DAYS | Interested in pursuing graduate study in physics? Register for one of our Open Days! There will be opportunities to meet academics and current students across our many sub-departments.
Details and registration: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/public-alumni-and-schools-events
Details and registration: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/public-alumni-and-schools-events
November 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📚 GRADUATE OPEN DAYS | Interested in pursuing graduate study in physics? Register for one of our Open Days! There will be opportunities to meet academics and current students across our many sub-departments.
Details and registration: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/public-alumni-and-schools-events
Details and registration: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/public-alumni-and-schools-events
Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - for those considering studying physics at Oxford, but are not quite sure about either physics or Oxford 😉
Complete the registration form soon via link in bio or visit https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/year-12-physics-taster-morning-november-2025
Complete the registration form soon via link in bio or visit https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/year-12-physics-taster-morning-november-2025
November 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Year 12 Physics Taster Morning - for those considering studying physics at Oxford, but are not quite sure about either physics or Oxford 😉
Complete the registration form soon via link in bio or visit https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/year-12-physics-taster-morning-november-2025
Complete the registration form soon via link in bio or visit https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/year-12-physics-taster-morning-november-2025
The Lamb Lecture 2025 - 'Fractionalisation: Dividing the Indivisible' by Prof Roderich Moessner (Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems) - 24 Nov, in person and online, 5-6pm: Q&A 6-6.30pm. Register via link in bio or https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/lamb-public-lecture-2025-0
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The Lamb Lecture 2025 - 'Fractionalisation: Dividing the Indivisible' by Prof Roderich Moessner (Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems) - 24 Nov, in person and online, 5-6pm: Q&A 6-6.30pm. Register via link in bio or https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/lamb-public-lecture-2025-0
Particle Physics *Online* Graduate Open Day 💫
Mon 8 December - 11.00 am GMT.
An event to provide information for students interested in a DPhil in Particle Physics starting in October 2026.
For more info https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/dphil-particle-physics
Mon 8 December - 11.00 am GMT.
An event to provide information for students interested in a DPhil in Particle Physics starting in October 2026.
For more info https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/dphil-particle-physics
November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Particle Physics *Online* Graduate Open Day 💫
Mon 8 December - 11.00 am GMT.
An event to provide information for students interested in a DPhil in Particle Physics starting in October 2026.
For more info https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/dphil-particle-physics
Mon 8 December - 11.00 am GMT.
An event to provide information for students interested in a DPhil in Particle Physics starting in October 2026.
For more info https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/dphil-particle-physics
A couple of weeks ago, we organised an alumni event at Draper's Hall (London). Head of Department Professor Andrew Boothroyd hosted, with guest speakers Prof J.C. Séamus Davis (’Visualizing the quantum world') & Dr Péter Juhász (‘The Pursuit of Absolute Zero: Exploring Many-Body Quantum Physics').
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A couple of weeks ago, we organised an alumni event at Draper's Hall (London). Head of Department Professor Andrew Boothroyd hosted, with guest speakers Prof J.C. Séamus Davis (’Visualizing the quantum world') & Dr Péter Juhász (‘The Pursuit of Absolute Zero: Exploring Many-Body Quantum Physics').
'What’s gone wrong between Nasa and Elon Musk’s SpaceX?'
by Dr Kevin Olsen (UKSA Mars Science Fellow, Department of Physics, University of Oxford).
Read this expert comment at The Conversation https://theconversation.com/whats-gone-wrong-between-nasa-and-elon-musks-spacex-268577
by Dr Kevin Olsen (UKSA Mars Science Fellow, Department of Physics, University of Oxford).
Read this expert comment at The Conversation https://theconversation.com/whats-gone-wrong-between-nasa-and-elon-musks-spacex-268577
November 14, 2025 at 8:03 AM
'What’s gone wrong between Nasa and Elon Musk’s SpaceX?'
by Dr Kevin Olsen (UKSA Mars Science Fellow, Department of Physics, University of Oxford).
Read this expert comment at The Conversation https://theconversation.com/whats-gone-wrong-between-nasa-and-elon-musks-spacex-268577
by Dr Kevin Olsen (UKSA Mars Science Fellow, Department of Physics, University of Oxford).
Read this expert comment at The Conversation https://theconversation.com/whats-gone-wrong-between-nasa-and-elon-musks-spacex-268577
'Navigating the Quantum Wonderland' Free public talk by Paul Davies. Explore 100 years of perplexing quantum mechanics, the rise of Quantum 2.0 (AI, computing), and its challenges, from the universe's birth to consciousness. Register: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/navigating-quantum-wonderland
November 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
'Navigating the Quantum Wonderland' Free public talk by Paul Davies. Explore 100 years of perplexing quantum mechanics, the rise of Quantum 2.0 (AI, computing), and its challenges, from the universe's birth to consciousness. Register: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/navigating-quantum-wonderland
The Department's annual Intl Observe the Moon Night drew 66 visitors for an evening of lunar discovery, where families explored the Moon's science & history. Catch up on our lunar research: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/celebrating-international-observe-moon-night-2025 or https://bit.ly/4qS5EoD
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The Department's annual Intl Observe the Moon Night drew 66 visitors for an evening of lunar discovery, where families explored the Moon's science & history. Catch up on our lunar research: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/celebrating-international-observe-moon-night-2025 or https://bit.ly/4qS5EoD
'Quantum Steampunk: The Physics of Yesterday's Tomorrow' ⚙️ Talk by Nicole Yunger Halpern (Univ Maryland). Nov 17, 5 pm, Simpkins Lee Seminar Room, Beecroft Building, Oxford. Open to all (no physics required)! 👍 Organised by OQIS/Physics Society. Pub chat to follow!
November 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
'Quantum Steampunk: The Physics of Yesterday's Tomorrow' ⚙️ Talk by Nicole Yunger Halpern (Univ Maryland). Nov 17, 5 pm, Simpkins Lee Seminar Room, Beecroft Building, Oxford. Open to all (no physics required)! 👍 Organised by OQIS/Physics Society. Pub chat to follow!
Congratulations Dr Alex Picksley, former Oxford DPhil student, for winning the 2025 Simon van der Meer Early Career Award for Novel Accelerators! A brilliant achievement! ✨
Read more: Link in bio or https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/dphil-alumnus-wins-international-early-career-award
Read more: Link in bio or https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/dphil-alumnus-wins-international-early-career-award
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Congratulations Dr Alex Picksley, former Oxford DPhil student, for winning the 2025 Simon van der Meer Early Career Award for Novel Accelerators! A brilliant achievement! ✨
Read more: Link in bio or https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/dphil-alumnus-wins-international-early-career-award
Read more: Link in bio or https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/dphil-alumnus-wins-international-early-career-award
Oxford-led scientists used @CERN 's accelerator to recreate cosmic 'fireballs,' finding evidence that hidden intergalactic magnetic fields, not beam instability, cause missing gamma rays. https://f.mtr.cool/dpztvxbgll
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Oxford-led scientists used @CERN 's accelerator to recreate cosmic 'fireballs,' finding evidence that hidden intergalactic magnetic fields, not beam instability, cause missing gamma rays. https://f.mtr.cool/dpztvxbgll
Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics (AOPP) Open Day 2025
Online, 2 Dec, 1:30-4pm
Meet academics plus drop-in sessions with ample opportunity for you to ask questions.
Fill in the form via https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/dphil-atmospheric-oceanic-and-planetary-physics
Online, 2 Dec, 1:30-4pm
Meet academics plus drop-in sessions with ample opportunity for you to ask questions.
Fill in the form via https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/dphil-atmospheric-oceanic-and-planetary-physics
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics (AOPP) Open Day 2025
Online, 2 Dec, 1:30-4pm
Meet academics plus drop-in sessions with ample opportunity for you to ask questions.
Fill in the form via https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/dphil-atmospheric-oceanic-and-planetary-physics
Online, 2 Dec, 1:30-4pm
Meet academics plus drop-in sessions with ample opportunity for you to ask questions.
Fill in the form via https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/dphil-atmospheric-oceanic-and-planetary-physics
Today we remember Henry Moseley, the Oxford physicist whose X-ray spectroscopy work reshaped our understanding of the elements. He was killed in action at Gallipoli in 1915, aged just 27.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-history/highlights-archive/moseley-and-x-rays
🔗 Learn more: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-history/highlights-archive/moseley-and-x-rays
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Today we remember Henry Moseley, the Oxford physicist whose X-ray spectroscopy work reshaped our understanding of the elements. He was killed in action at Gallipoli in 1915, aged just 27.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-history/highlights-archive/moseley-and-x-rays
🔗 Learn more: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-history/highlights-archive/moseley-and-x-rays
Professor Peter Norreys has been honoured with the Prix Fernand Holweck for his seminal work on high-energy density plasmas using petawatt-class lasers. Read more here: www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/profess...
October 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Professor Peter Norreys has been honoured with the Prix Fernand Holweck for his seminal work on high-energy density plasmas using petawatt-class lasers. Read more here: www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/profess...
Join us 🔍for #DarkMatterDay 6 to 8pm - Thursday 30 October - Open to all, including families. Booking is now closed, but if you'd like to join last minute, please write to [email protected] by Thu noon.
October 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Join us 🔍for #DarkMatterDay 6 to 8pm - Thursday 30 October - Open to all, including families. Booking is now closed, but if you'd like to join last minute, please write to [email protected] by Thu noon.
Meet Harriet ✨Oxford’s new MSc in Quantum Technologies offers interdisciplinary training in computing, sensing, and communications. The course features strong industry links and a four-month research project. Learn more on our website! 🚀
www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/launch-...
www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/launch-...
October 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Meet Harriet ✨Oxford’s new MSc in Quantum Technologies offers interdisciplinary training in computing, sensing, and communications. The course features strong industry links and a four-month research project. Learn more on our website! 🚀
www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/launch-...
www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/launch-...
The @crick.ac.uk's podcast 'A Question of Science' hosted by Prof Brian Cox, is out today, entitled: ‘Who Owns Space?'. Listen to Dr Carly Howett, Assoc Prof of Space Instrumentation here at @ox.ac.uk
Watch the episode here www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-10... or listen via your chosen podcast channel.
Watch the episode here www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-10... or listen via your chosen podcast channel.
October 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The @crick.ac.uk's podcast 'A Question of Science' hosted by Prof Brian Cox, is out today, entitled: ‘Who Owns Space?'. Listen to Dr Carly Howett, Assoc Prof of Space Instrumentation here at @ox.ac.uk
Watch the episode here www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-10... or listen via your chosen podcast channel.
Watch the episode here www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-10... or listen via your chosen podcast channel.
Full house last Sat, for the Michaelmas Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics 'The Quantum Strong Force', guest speakers Prof Fabrizio Caola, Alan Barr and Gavin Salam, FRS (on the image with Prof Andre Lukas, Head of Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics and host on the day.
#IYQ2025
#IYQ2025
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Full house last Sat, for the Michaelmas Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics 'The Quantum Strong Force', guest speakers Prof Fabrizio Caola, Alan Barr and Gavin Salam, FRS (on the image with Prof Andre Lukas, Head of Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics and host on the day.
#IYQ2025
#IYQ2025
Meet Shirin Ermis: DPhil student "hacking" weather models to see how extreme UK windstorms are changing with climate change. Fascinating stuff! Read her full quick-fire interview here:
https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/meetshirin-ermis
https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/meetshirin-ermis
October 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Meet Shirin Ermis: DPhil student "hacking" weather models to see how extreme UK windstorms are changing with climate change. Fascinating stuff! Read her full quick-fire interview here:
https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/meetshirin-ermis
https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/meetshirin-ermis
You are invited to International Dark Matter Day! Join the Oxford Physics Department to celebrate the historic hunt for the unseen. Register here: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/dark-matter-day-2025
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
You are invited to International Dark Matter Day! Join the Oxford Physics Department to celebrate the historic hunt for the unseen. Register here: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/dark-matter-day-2025
Last month, Oxford, IBM, and partners offered a new quantum information perspective on dispersion forces, showing entanglement governs attractions between molecules. Read the complete article: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/quantum-information-theory-gives-new-perspective-dispersion-forces
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Last month, Oxford, IBM, and partners offered a new quantum information perspective on dispersion forces, showing entanglement governs attractions between molecules. Read the complete article: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/quantum-information-theory-gives-new-perspective-dispersion-forces