Cambridge University Physics Society (CUPS) has arranged talks and social events for physics students since the 1940s. From researchers at the cutting edge to science journalists, Nobel Laureates to entertainers, we offer a range of talks to suit everyone, whether you’re a seasoned physicist or just a student who’s never stopped asking “why?”
Talks in the 2025-2026 academic year are generally held at 7pm on Thursdays, usually at the Department of Chemistry, and are followed by Q&A and a wine reception.
Talks are free to all. Recordings can be found at https://www.youtube.com/c/camphysocUK/videos.
Information for memberships can be found at our website http://camphysoc.co.uk.
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👤 Prof. Neil Lambert (KCL)
📅 Thursday 12 March 2026, 19:00-20:00
📍 Wolfson Lecture Theatre Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
⚠️ This is a joint talk with Cambridge University Astronomical Society (CUAS).
👤 Prof. Didier Queloz FRS (Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge)
📅 Tuesday 10 March 2026, 19:00-20:00
📍 BMS Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry
👤 Prof. Carlos Frenk CBE FRS (Durham)
📅 Thursday 05 March 2026, 19:00-20:00
📍 Wolfson Lecture Theatre Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
👤 Prof. Zoran Hadzibabic (Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge)
📅 Thursday 26 February 2026, 19:00-20:00
📍 BMS Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry
⚠️ Note that this talk is on Tuesday (instead of usual times).
👤 Prof. Xie Chen (Caltech)
📅 Tuesday 17 February 2026, 19:00-20:00
📍 Wolfson Lecture Theatre Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
👤 Dr Giovanni Losurdo (INFN - Sezione di Pisa)
📅 Thursday 05 February 2026, 19:00-20:00
📍 Wolfson Lecture Theatre Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
⚠️ Venue change!
👤 Dr Clemens Matthiesen (Oxford Ionics)
📅 Thursday 29 January 2026, 19:00-20:00
📍 BMS Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry
👤 Prof. Herbert Huppert (DAMTP, University of Cambridge)
📅 Thursday 27 November 2025, 19:00-20:00
📍 Wolfson Lecture Theatre Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
👤 Prof. Mark Lancaster FRS (Manchester)
📅 Thursday 13 November 2025, 19:00-20:00
📍 Wolfson Lecture Theatre Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
👤 Prof. Sir Richard Friend FRS (Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge)
📅 Thursday 06 November 2025, 19:00-20:00
📍 Wolfson Lecture Theatre Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
⚠️ This talk will not be recorded.
👤 Prof. Andrea C. Ferrari (Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge)
📅 Thursday 30 October 2025, 19:00-20:00
📍 Wolfson Lecture Theatre Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
👤 Prof. Huib van Langevelde (JIVE, Leiden, EHT project director)
📅 Thursday 23 October 2025, 19:00-20:00
📍 Wolfson Lecture Theatre Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
👤 Dr Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Research
📅 Thursday 16 October 2025, 18:30-19:30
📍 BMS Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry
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Prof. Neil Lambert (KCL).
Thursday 12 March 2026, 19:00-20:00
