Schools Outreach
Key Stage 3 Physics in action day: Magnetism
Students: Schools are invited to bring up to 3 teams of 5 students at Key Stage 3
Cost: Free
Students will complete a series of activities and technological challenges, all of which are designed to explore magnetism. Activities include investigating field lines, electromagnets and superconductors.
Aims:
To reserve places at the event please contact: schools.liaison@physics.ox.ac.uk.
'Space lab: Inspiring the next generation of scientists'
Special lecture by Zahaan Bharmal - Google
Introductions by Dr Chris Lintott (Zooniverse/Astrophysics Oxford)
It is advisable that you book for this free event. Please follow this link or contact the Alumni Office.
Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis
The Oxford Climate Research Network and Oxford Martin Programme on Resource Stewardship present a series of talks for students, staff and members of the public, and an opportunity to ask questions, about the latest Assessment of Working Group 1 of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) with contributions from members of the the Department of Physics.
Home School Telescope Evening 2
A (second) evening for home educated children and their parents
Due to the popularity of the first event we are opening our doors again. Come along and view the night sky with our 0.4 metre telescope and find out more about the research we do in the Department.
Please be aware that access to the observatory is difficult and the department should be notified at the earliest opportunity of any visitors with mobility problems.
Open Days 2014
Physics Open Days
Full Open Days - Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July 2014
These are our main open days. We will offer sample lectures, admissions talks, demonstrations, tours of the department and the chance to speak to current tutors and students.
Home School Telescope Evening
An evening for home educated children and their parents
Come along and view the night sky with our 0.4 metre telescope and find out more about the research we do in the Department.
Whilst it is lovely to have a good clear night, we have significant experience in hosting visits and will ensure that everyone is informed and entertained regardless of the weather.
Please be aware that access to the observatory is difficult and the department should be notified at the earliest opportunity of any visitors with mobility problems.
29 August 2013
Physics newsletter 2013
Summer 2013
Our latest Department newsletter is now available to download in PDF format here. Have a look at the wide range of work that we do in front-line research, teaching, public outreach and school education. We would welcome contributions to future newsletters from undergraduate or postgraduate alumni and previous members of the physics department.
24 June 2013
Precision: the measure of all things, with Professor Robert Taylor
On Monday 24th June, BBC4, 21:00 hours, Professor Robert Taylor will feature on this series, talking from the Lindemann Lecture Theatre about measurement with Professor Marcus du Sautoy.
Physics in Rowing Day
Explore the 'Physics in Rowing' at the Department of Physics.
A competition for Year 12 students. Other 'Physics in Sport' events will also take place on the same day in universities across the South East. More information and booking can be found here:
9 June 2013
Student Richard Passmore wins scholarship from UK Space Agency and ESA
Richard Passmore, a current student within Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics at The University of Oxford, has won a prestigious scholarship to attend summer camp at the International Space University (ISU) Space Studies Program (SSP13).
