We are committed to training the next generation of physicists.
Our three and four year undergraduate degrees follow a broad and demanding curriculum and graduates from all over the world come here for their doctoral studies.
Over 100 academics lead research spanning the breadth of physics.
We gaze into the far reaches of the cosmos, address pressing questions about the Earth's climate and explore the strange world of quantum mechanics.
We are one of the largest physics departments in the world.
We play a leading role in physics nationally and internationally and use our expertise to contribute to society's future. Read more in our latest newsletter.
The Beecroft Building for Physics
State of the art working space for theorists and high-tech laboratories for experimentalists
The basement laboratories provide a high quality environment with very low vibration levels and excellent temperature control.
Above ground there is office accommodation for theorists with the central atrium containing a hierarchy of spaces for collaborative discussion.
The building was opened by Sir Tim Berners-Lee on 17th September 2018.
Latest news
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Upcoming events
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17 Nov 2018 - 10:30am
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26 Nov 2018 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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1 Dec 2018 - 11:00am
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4 Dec 2018 - 9:45am to 3:30pm
Schools & public outreach
The Oxford Physics department aims to share the exciting research that it does with the public and to work with schools to help inspire the next generation of scientists.
Visit our outreach pages to find out more: