Welcome to the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology

The IPPP was founded in 2000 as the UK’s national centre for particle phenomenology, researching the properties and behaviour of the most fundamental building blocks of nature. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest particle phenomenology groups in the world. Our research sits at the interface between theoretical particle physics and experiments ranging from particle colliders to gravitational wave detectors. We host an extensive programme of workshops and conferences for the international particle physics community, helping to shape the future of particle physics in the UK. Promoting public understanding of fundamental physics is also central to the IPPP’s goals, particularly with outreach to schools and teachers as well as online content.

Recent IPPP Preprints

Taehee Kim, Joon-Bin Lee, M.R. Masouminia, Michael H. Seymour, Un-ki Yang

Francesca Chadha-Day, Tanmay Kumar Poddar

Goutam Das, Chinmoy Dey, M.C. Kumar, Kajal Samanta

Goutam Das, Chinmoy Dey, M.C. Kumar, Kajal Samanta

Newsletter

News

March 30, 2026

Group Photo On 25 March 2026, the IPPP welcomed 92 sixth form students and 7 teachers to Durham University for this year’s International Particle Physics Masterclass, organised by Jessica Turner. The...

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March 2, 2026

  Valya Khoze was elected by the IPPP members and confirmed by Durham University and the IPPP Steering Committee to replace Michael Spannowsky and will start as director from 1st of...

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March 2, 2026

After six years at the helm of the IPPP Michael Spannowsky stepped down from his post as Director on the 28th of February 2026. All IPPP members would like to thank him for his tireless efforts...

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Forthcoming Workshops

July 12, 2026 - July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026

August 24, 2026 - September 4, 2026

September 7, 2026 - September 11, 2026

Forthcoming Seminars

May 21, 2026

June 18, 2026