Can a new technique for capturing ‘hot’ electrons make solar cells more efficient?

A Bath discovery opens a new route for measuring and controlling hot electrons. The hope is that more energy will be available to power solar cells.

Black holes don’t always power gamma-ray bursts, new research shows

Space scientists may need to rethink how GRBs are formed after research shows supramassive stars sometimes trigger these huge extragalactic bursts of energy.

Enhanced pacemaker developer Ceryx Medical wins prestigious Institute of Physics award

University of Bath spin-out hailed for revolutionary development to provide world’s first curative therapy for heart failure.

Deep space: Massive light burst detected on Earth came from ‘infant’ Universe

Astrophysicists have discovered that a gamma-ray burst detected on earth came from an explosion that occurred when the Universe was only 880 million years old.

Laser scientists from Bath and Bulgaria strengthen ties in Sofia

A series of workshops on photonic and laser systems in Sofia strengthen collaborations between scientists from the UK and Bulgaria.

£1.1M funding for the world's first needle-free continuous glucose monitor

Transdermal Diagnostics receives £800,000 in seed funding and a £300,000 grant from Innovate UK.

Undergraduate courses in physics and astrophysics

Learn more about our physics courses, including entry requirements and course structure.

Available PhD Projects in the Department of Physics

See available PhD projects in the Department of Physics

5 reasons to study physics at Bath

From placements to graduate job prospects, there are lots of reasons to study physics at Bath. Here are our top 5.

People in the Department of Physics

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Facilities available for physics students, researchers and industry

Explore the facilities available for teaching, research or commercial use with expert support from university staff.

Department of Physics research

We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.

Physics outreach opportunities for schools

Find out how your school can access our teaching resources, and let's work together to communicate the excitement of physics to children. 

Physics department colloquia

Here is the current colloquium schedule for semester 1 2022/23, and a list of previous talks.

Encouraging the next generation

Mathematics and Physics student Rebecca Lane found inspiration for the future while attending a STEM event during her placement.

I supported forecasting, modelling and statistical analysis at the Home Office

Physics student Adam Stannard opted for a placement as an operational research analyst to gain new skills and insight into the business world.

Revolutionising household products on placement at Dyson

Physics student Tim Jones on gaining experience in a research-engineering role and securing a graduate role with Dyson.