Public, alumni and schools events

We organise a diverse range of events to bring physics into the lives of as many people as possible – from family-friendly open-door events where you can chat to our researchers to stimulating lectures about our ground-breaking research. Search the listings below to find out what's coming up or, to check the events archive, search the past events page.

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16 June 2026
A portrait of Professor Duncan Lorimer (copyright West Virginia University)
Public talks and lectures
Alumni events

31st Hintze Public Lecture: Professor Duncan Lorimer

Guest speaker: Duncan Lorimer FRS (West Virginia University)

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1 - 2 July 2026
Physics Open Day
Public talks and lectures
Public open-door events
Secondary school events
Events for prospective students

Physics Open Day

If you are thinking of studying physics, this is THE event for you...

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6 - 10 July 2026
Poster for the event
Conferences and meetings
Other

91̽»¨ Spintronics and Magnetism Workshop

The workshop will cover both theoretical and experimental research on key topics in contemporary magnetism and spintronics.

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12 July 2026
A portrait of Professor Ard Louis and a background of leaves of different shapes
Alumni events

Physics Alumni Garden Party 2026

‘The physics of leaf evolution: entropy, algorithms and learning’ - Hosted at the beautiful RHS Wisley gardens

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