Public Outreach
7 February 2018
Triple Physics win at Impact Awards
The annual MPLS Impact Awards aim to foster and raise awareness of impact by rewarding it at a local level, and prepare the ground for the impact case studies that will be needed for REF 2021, and future similar exercises. This year’s awards were presented at the MPLS Winter Reception on the 6th February at Mansfield College, with the winners receiving a pay award of £1,000 (minus taxes).
Oxford Physicists won awards in three out of the four categories!
2 February 2018
Engaging new audiences with Stargazing+
IOP Lecture: How to see atoms with a computer (Quantum Chemistry)
Photo by: www.fzd.it
Description
On 18th January the Institute of Physics and Oxford Physics will be hosting Simone Sturniolo from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) who will be talking about his work in Quantum Chemistry.
Stargazing Oxford 2018
THIS IS LAST YEARS EVENT
Stargazing Oxford returns on the 27th January 2018 from 2pm to 9pm (last entry 8.30pm)
Magnets Fantastic - Family Friendly Christmas Lecture
The show will still go ahead this evening but please take care on your way into the Department and only travel if it is safe to do so.
Doors open: 6:00pm, arrive to be seated by 6:15pm
Christmas Lecture
1 November 2017
An Evening of Quantum Discovery
"An Evening of Quantum Discovery" was an event held for the general public in the Department on 17 October 2017. The event showcased the Department's research and development of innovative technology in relation to quantum physics.
Ripples from the Dark Side of the Universe
Booking: Required in advance
Gravitational waves - a prediction of Einstein’s General Relativity – are still among the most elusive signals from far out in the Universe.
Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ripples-from-the-dark-side-of-the-univers...
Inaugural Oxford Network for Planets in the Universe Distinguished Lecture
Title: Getting to know alien worlds: Characterizing exoplanets from the ground and from space
Registration is required (no registration fee) Link to registration page
Time: 5 pm (to be seated by 4.50pm) on 8th November 2017
9 October 2017
Physics at the Curiosity Carnival
Thousands of people turned out for the Curiosity Carnival on Friday 29 September - Oxford's biggest ever public engagement event. Thanks to everyone who made it a huge success!
Part of European Researchers' Night, the Carnival was an extravaganza of curiosity - celebrating, debating and enjoying the incredible research taking place in Oxford and the way it impacts on all our lives.
15th Hintze Lecture 'State of the Universe'
The 15th Hintze Lecture will be delivered by Professor Brian Schmidt, Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University and 2011 Noble Prize Winner in Physics.
Title: State of the Universe
Abstract: Our Universe was created in 'The Big Bang' and has been expanding ever since. Professor Schmidt will describe the vital statistics of the Universe, including its size, weight, shape, age, and composition. Professor Schmidt will also try to make sense of the Universe's past, present, and future – and describe what we know, and what we do not yet know, about the Cosmos
Leanne O'Donnell
Tel: 01865 613 973
email : Leanne.odonnell@physics.ox.ac.uk
