Public Outreach
1 December 2016
Physics Newsletter Autumn 2016
Our latest Department newsletter is now available to download in PDF format here (the file may not display correctly with Firefox/Chrome pdf viewers -- in this case save it to a file and open it with e.g. Acrobat reader or Preview).
Have a look at the wide range of work that we do in front-line research, teaching, public outreach and school education.
29 November 2016
Join a planetary observing trip with this 360-degree immersive video.
This immersive 360 degree video lets you join in a planetary observing trip using some of the world's best telescopes in Hawaii.
Exhibition ‘New Eyes on the Universe: Science of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory and Snolab’.
The Department of Physics is delighted to present the exhibition
‘New Eyes on the Universe: Science of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory and SNOLab*’.
THE EXHIBIT
If you would like to visit, please click here to reserve your place.
Out of this World: Family Fun Day
Visit the Barton Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday 19th November for a day of space themed fun! Games, model-making, face-painting, kids' crafts, flash talks, infra-red camera, planetarium (from 2pm) and MORE! Meet space scientists and learn about study and careers in the UK Space Industry.
If you are interested in receiving updates about the event please fill in this short form: http://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/my-forms/out-of-this-world-family-fun-day-m...
Barton Neighbourhood Centre : https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory_record/756/barton_neighbourhood_centre
ExoMars: Europe goes to Mars
Dr Colin Wilson, Physics, Oxford
Is there, or was there ever, life on Mars?
Can humans one day go to Mars (and come back safely)?
Please book your places here: https://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/public-lecture-booking-mars
22 September 2016
Colloquia Series Hilary Term 2017
The following lectures will be given at 3.30pm on Fridays in the Martin Wood Lecture Theatre, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road (unless otherwise stated). Tea will be served in the Physics Common Room at 4.30 pm.
The aim of the colloquia series is to share with members of the department the latest information on physics research and developments. Undergraduates, graduates, postdocs, faculty members and support staff are all encouraged to attend these lectures.
4 July 2016
A celebration of Citizen Science on the Higgs boson's birthday
Volunteers around the world are helping Oxford scientists searching for relatives of the Higgs boson … using just their eyes!
Halley Lecture
This year's Halley Lecture will be delivered by Professor Scott Tremaine FRS, Richard Black Professor, School of Natural Sciences, IAS, Princeton University, on Wednesday 8th June 2016 @ 5pm in the Martin Wood Lecture Theatre.
Leanne O'Donnell 01865 613 973
Leanne.odonnell@physics.ox.ac.uk
Physics of Life: an exploration of biology on the nanoscale (Oxfordshire Science Festival)
THE PHYSICS OF LIFE; AN EXPLORATION OF BIOLOGY ON THE NANOSCALE
Date: Monday 27 June
Times:
- 17:00-18:30 (Family Friendly younger audience)
- 18:30- 20:30 (14+ yrs and adults)
Venue: Martin Wood Complex
Admissions: Free, Book Tickets
We are now taking bookings directly from our website, please follow a link below to the relevant booking form:
Family friendly (5.00pm): Fully booked
Adults and older teenagers (6.30pm): http://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/physics-of-life-630pm-entry
We also encourage you to take a look at the full festival programme here: http://www.oxfordshiresciencefestival.com/
Oxfordshire Science Festival: Festival Opening Weekend
More information and booking can be found on the Oxfordshire Science Festival website: http://www.oxfordshiresciencefestival.com/opening-weekend.html
