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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· 22d

Oxford Physics won four MPLS Impact Awards! Congrats to Dr Goodwin and Dr Bazavan on their wins, and commended researchers Dr Peng and Shubham Kulkarni. Read more https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/physics-delivering-impact 💫

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· 23d

Professor Hannah Christensen has been recognised with an MPLS Division Teaching Award 2026 for her engaging teaching style and dedication to university climate science students. Congratulations Hannah! 🎉 Read more: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/professor-christensen-recognised-teaching-award

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· 27d

Two Oxford Physics teams have won inaugural MPLS Awards for Excellence in Lab and Workshop Support, recognising their outstanding contributions to teaching and scientific research. Read more via link in bio or https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/physics-teams-recognised-inaugural-award

The post shows two images, one photo at the top of Liam Boland, left, and Kieran McCall support HARMONI. The bottom image shows the Physics teaching labs team.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· 27d

Booking is now open for #MeetingMinds2026, taking place from 18-20 Sep. Join other Oxford alumni and discover how we are turning today's biggest challenges into tomorrow's boldest breakthroughs. Book your place today visit @oxfordalumni or scan the QR code. #MeetingMinds2026

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· 27d

University of Oxford physicists have co-discovered a new, faint exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, which had been hiding in telescope archives for over ten years. Read article in full: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/planet-found-after-ten-year-game-hide-and-seek

This ESO VLT (ERIS instrument) image shows Beta Pictoris d (arrow), the third planet found orbiting Beta Pictoris. The central star was subtracted during processing to reveal its environment. While Beta Pictoris b is the bright source on the left, planet c is too close to be seen. Infrared data suggests planet d is a gas giant about 2.4 times Jupiter's mass. The horizontal band is an edge-on debris disc of leftover material.

Credit: ESO/B. Sutlieff, M. Bonse et al.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· 28d

Our Physics Alumni Garden Party 2026 was at RHS Wisley hosted by Prof Andrew Boothroyd (Head of Physics) featured Professor Ard Louis on leaf evolution. Thank you to everyone who joined us; and the hosts at RHS Wisley, FreshCatering and Lily & Myrtle flowers for supporting us.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 10

This week’s #OxMaS2026 workshop held in Oxford, featured world-leading research in magnetism and spintronics, fostering community and collaboration through scientific talks, music, food, and social events. Thank You everyone who took part!

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 10

NEW VIDEO - Watch the 65th Cherwell Simon Lecture , 'The quantum computation revolution and its impact on physics' by Professor Dorit Aharonov (Hebrew University). Visit our YouTube channel via link in bio or by scanning the QR code on the image.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 9

The Beecroft Building looking fab under the blue sky. If you are planning to visit us or are in Oxford this week, take precautions in the heat wave. If you'd like to know more about events and other activities taking place in our department, visit https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 8

Thank You #Cryogenic for taking part of OxMaS2026! You can find more about this company via scan of the QR code on the image, or visiting www. cryogen. co. uk #OxMaS2026

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 8

Fully booked and underway, #OxMaS2026 🧲✨ at Oxford brings global experts together for cutting-edge talks, networking, and collaboration in spintronics and next-gen magnetic tech! If you'd like to read more about what is going on, visit https://oxmas.site.ox.ac.uk/

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 6

NEW VIDEO - Watch the 2026 Halley Lecture by Professor Matias Zaldarriaga (IAS/Princeton University) on 'Black Holes we didn't expect: puzzles from gravitational wave observations' via our YouTube channel, or visit https://youtu.be/m3Moq7yTPXk

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 4

Updates from the Simons Observatory stand at The Royal Society Summer Exhibition by Irene Abril Cabezas (Cambridge) - Have you visited yet? Two more days to go 🎟️ Read more about SO in UK, and all the academics taking part, including Oxford: https://simonsobservatory.org/ #SOonTour

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 3

It is #FootballFriday! Football boots use studs to increase friction and penetrate turf. Different shapes aid rotation or acceleration, whilst advanced materials maximise energy transfer when striking the ball. We also share links to read more papers on the topic.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 3

Updates from the Simons Observatory stand at The Royal Society Summer Exhibition - Have you visited yet? Two more days to go 🎟️ Dr Fiona McCarthy (Cambridge) talking to guests. Read more: https://simonsobservatory.org/

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 1

Updates from our team at RS Summer Exhibition. Ewan Chamberlain and Niall MacCrann talk to visitors about the Simons Observatory, which observes the cosmic microwave background to understand the Universe's origin, composition, and evolution -> so-on-tour.github.io

Three images on the page: the area in the Atacama desert in Chile, where the observatory is located; a map showing the location, and an image of the site. There is a QR code to visit the main website and learn more. All images copyright Simons Observatory, taken from its website.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 1

Oxford is Open! Today and tomorrow, you can visit colleges, departments and more all around the city. Here at Physics we have lots prepared to make the most of your time and find out if a career in physics is what you'd like to do. Come to Parks Rd, OX1 3PU. See you!

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jul 1

Dr Emilie Hertig explains how millimetre wavelengths reveal the infant universe. Meet Oxford astrophysicists at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, Stand 3. Book free: royalsociety.org #SOon tour

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 30

The Simons Observatory studies early universe composition using primordial sound waves. Watch this teaser video to see how they work, then visit our exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Exhibition (stand 3) or explore online: so-on-tour.github.io.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 30

The Simons Observatory stand at the Summer Exhibition (The Royal Society, London) is ready and waiting your visit! Join us at the Summer Science Exhibition (30 June–5 July) on Stand 3. Share your photos tagging us and #SOonTour 🌌 More info, link in bio.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 30

Watch five new astrophysics videos on our YouTube channel! Enjoy talks on cosmic explosions, supernovae, and extreme physics from our recent alumni event. Link in bio, or QR code on the image. Enjoy! 🌌🍿

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 29

Join the @simonsobservatory.org astrophysicists (Oxford group) at the @royalsociety.org Summer Science Exhibition (30 June–5 July) on Stand 3. Book free tickets at royalsociety.org and share your photos tagging us and #SOonTour 🌌

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 27

Explore Oxford Physics at our Open Days on July 1–2 (10am, Martin Wood COmplex)! September info day also available. Details and link in bio, scan QR code or https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/physics-open-day

The image shows young people queuing outside the Beecroft Building to come in for Open Days in a previous year. Photo credit: OUImages/John Cairns Photography

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 26

New video: Watch the 31st Hintze Public Lecture: Professor Duncan Lorimer 'The Brightest Pulses In The Universe' via our YouTube channel now. Link in bio, scan the QR code or visit https://youtu.be/eGg26v0sMmk #physics #HintzeLecture

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 26

📢 OxMaS-2026 starts soon! Registration is closed, but stay tuned for updates. 🔗 More details: oxmas.site.ox.ac.uk 🎥 Video credit: @Safeer Chenattukuzhiyil #OxMaS2026 #Spintronics #Magnetism #UniversityOfOxford

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 26

It is #FootballFriday! ⚽ During the #FIFAWorldCup we are sharing several concepts to learn about physics. Defensive walls are about geometry and obscured vision. They force kickers to curve the ball (Magnus Effect) while hiding the trajectory from the goalkeeper.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 25

An international research team led by Dr George Dransfield has discovered two rare giant planets with exceptionally low densities, which are lighter than standard candy floss. Read the article in full via link in bio.

$This illustration depicts the Sun-like star TOI-791 and two giant planets that NASA's TESS space telescope discovered in its orbit. These planets, designated TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, are roughly the size of Jupiter but a tiny fraction of its mass, meaning they have an extraordinarily low density. Credit: NASA/Daniel Rutter Insert: an image of Dr George Dransfield outdoors, during her research.$

Dr George Dransfield and colleagues with the Antarctic telescope, ASTEP (Antarctic
Search for Transiting ExoPlanets), during a summer service mission in 2021/2022.
Image credit: Karim Agabi/IPEV/PNRA.

Comparison of the exoplanets in the TOI-791 system with planets in our solar system.
Image credit: NASA/Daniel Rutter. Image credit: NASA/Daniel Rutter.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 25

Oxford Physics ranks #1 in the 2027 Complete University Guide, scoring a perfect 100! Read how our research and student success led the table: https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/physics-and-astronomy @ox.ac.uk

A photo of the DWB building where the sub-department of astrophysics is based, and in the front, the words 'Complete University Guide'.

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 25

Stay cool during the heatwave 🫗

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford@oxfordphysics· Jun 25

Published in Nature, Oxford physicists and AION collaboration partners have advanced large-scale quantum sensors, validating a noise-cancellation method to help detect dark matter and gravitational waves. Read more: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-and-search-dark-matter