Rattigan’s Edge: Exploring Dynamic Symmetry Theory

In May 2026, OXQ launches its inaugural annual lecture series at the Royal Society, establishing a unique forum for exploring the scientific and philosophical implications of dynamic symmetry theory—also known as Rattigan’s Edge. This interdisciplinary framework proposes that complex systems—including those found in physics, biology, and society—thrive at the critical interface between order and chaos, where adaptive creativity and resilience most readily emerge.

This landmark event will bring together distinguished scholars and researchers from fields such as quantum physics, astrophysics, biology, philosophy, and mathematics, each examining how the interplay of order and disorder might redefine our understanding of nature, the cosmos, and the evolution of complexity across all scales. Each year, eight leading speakers will present research and perspectives on how dynamic symmetry—conceived as an active negotiation rather than a static state—shapes the emergence, persistence, and transformation of systems in their respective disciplines.

The series is designed to engage both academic participants and the wider public, highlighting why dynamic symmetry is gaining attention as a potential universal organising principle in contemporary science. All sessions will be live-streamed globally, extending access and fostering dialogue amongst scholars, students, and anyone interested in how critical thresholds between order and unpredictability influence the world around us.

For further details, click on the link below.  To register your interest in the event, or if you have any questions, please contact event co-ordinator Nathan Jones at nathanjones.pr@gmail.com.