Department of Physics research

We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
96% of our submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).
We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
Our latest research news and press releases.
The Department of Physics played host to the 2023 international workshop on superconductivity and magnetism in two-dimensional films and heterostructures.
New nanotechnology may make it easier to identify the chemical composition of impurities and their geometrical shape in samples of air, liquid and live tissue.
Bath astronomers find clumpier dust distributions in early galaxies, and highlight how dust can make galaxies look bigger than they really are.
The Department of Physics has received Royal Society funding for collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University of Helsinki.
The conference celebrated recent scientific achievements in the areas of Photonics, Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Theory.
Dr Jack Binysh was awarded the prize for his research, “Animate Materials: From shape-shifting robots to living matter”.
Details about our Department's upcoming and past events.
Guest speaker Prof Philip Moriarty presents the latest of our research colloquia series, open to all staff and students.
Guest speaker Prof Nathan Lepora presents the latest of our research colloquia series, open to all staff and students.
Showcasing Physics research from Universities in the South West (Exeter, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff and Bath; free admission for academics).
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including our top 5 reasons to study physics at Bath.
Learn more about our physics courses, including entry requirements and course structure.
See available PhD projects in the Department of Physics
From placements to graduate job prospects, there are lots of reasons to study physics at Bath. Here are our top 5.
Find staff and facilities in the department and see how your school or college can get involved with our work.
Find a member of staff in the department.
Explore the facilities available for teaching, research or commercial use with expert support from university staff.
We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
Find out how your school can access our teaching resources, and let's work together to communicate the excitement of physics to children.
Find out what it's like to go on a placement while studying at Bath.
Mathematics and Physics student Rebecca Lane found inspiration for the future while attending a STEM event during her placement.
Physics student Adam Stannard opted for a placement as an operational research analyst to gain new skills and insight into the business world.
Physics student Tim Jones on gaining experience in a research-engineering role and securing a graduate role with Dyson.
The Bath Alumni blog: insights & stories from campus & beyond
The Bath Alumni blog: insights & stories from campus & beyond.
The Bath Alumni blog: insights & stories from campus & beyond.
The Bath Alumni blog: insights & stories from campus & beyond.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome a diverse community of students and staff.
From research, through outreach to teaching, find out the highlights of everything that has happened over the year 2022 in the Department of Physics.
Our broad selection of courses satisfy a wide range of interests, preparing students not only for a career in physics but many other fields as well.
Our diversity as a department is reflected through the variety of research conducted by our seven research groups and centres encompassing physics on the smallest nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
For any queries about our research or courses, please contact us in person or online.
We are based in the 8 West building on campus
University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom