Public, Alumni & Schools Events
Date & Time
Sun, 1 Feb 2026
19:00
Tickets
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AI-powered• Learn how Professor Peter Norreys uses foam under extreme pressure to advance fusion energy.
• Discover the latest Axion Dark Matter breakthroughs with MIT’s Professor Lindley Winslow.
• Navigate the Oxford application process at a dedicated Year 12 Physics Taster Morning.
About this event
The University of Oxford Department of Physics organizes a diverse range of events designed to bring physics into the lives of as many people as possible. The program includes family-friendly open-door events where attendees can interact directly with researchers, as well as stimulating lectures focused on ground-breaking research. The events cater to a wide audience including the general public, alumni, secondary and primary school students, and prospective university applicants. Participants ...
Event Highlights
- •Diverse programming ranging from family-friendly open doors to high-level research lectures.
- •Specialized events for school-aged children, including 'Marie Curious' for girls in Years 8 and 9.
- •Lectures from prestigious prize winners and international experts from institutions like MIT.
- •Dedicated sessions for prospective students and their adult supporters to navigate university applications.
Speakers
Professor Werner Krauth
Professor of Theoretical Physics
Specialist in computational methods in theoretical physics.
Professor Lindley Winslow
Professor at MIT
Expert in advancing the Axion Dark Matter frontier.
Professor Peter Norreys
2025 Holweck Prize winner
Awarded the Holweck Prize 2025 for studies on foam properties under extreme pressures for fusion energy.
Programme
Algorithms and computations in theoretical physics: a set of lectures 2026
A set of lectures on computational methods in theoretical physics by Professor Werner Krauth.
Particle Physics New Year Lecture
New Year, New Horizons: Advancing the Axion Dark Matter Frontier with Professor Lindley Winslow.
Special lecture: 2025 Holweck Prize winner
Professor Peter Norreys discusses foam properties under extreme pressures for fusion energy studies.
Year 12 Physics Taster Morning
An introduction to studying physics at university for year 12 students.
Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics: Leverhulme-Peierls Fellows
A session featuring Leverhulme-Peierls Fellows.
Marie Curious, Oxford 2026
Fun-filled day of physics for girls in Year 8 and Year 9.
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What to bring / Requirements
- •Specific events target Year 8, 9, 10, or 12 students
- •Some sessions are exclusively for girls (e.g., Science Saturday, Marie Curious)
- •Adult supporter events are for parents/guardians of prospective applicants
Organized by: University of Oxford Department of Physics
Contact: +44(0)1865272200