Bath Astrophysics at Somerscience Festival

Bath Astrophysicists joined this year’s Somerscience festival, providing public talks, planetarium shows and an information stand to over 5,000 visitors.

Professor Ventsislav Valev Recognised for Leadership Award at the University of Bath

Professor Ventsislav Valev shortlisted for the 2025 Leadership in Learning and Teaching Award.

Professor Ventsislav Valev appointed as Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Congratulations to Ventsislav Valev on being admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of his outstanding interdisciplinary work.

Simulating the origins of the first stars and chemical elements

A supercomputing award will power University of Bath-led research into how the first stars and chemical elements formed after the Big Bang.

By studying neutron ‘starquakes’, scientists hope to transform their understanding of nuclear matter

The study of ‘starquakes’ (like earthquakes, but in stars) promises to give us important new insights into the properties of neutron stars.

Controlling matter at the atomic level: University of Bath breakthrough

Physicists are getting closer to controlling single-molecule chemical reactions – could this shape the future of pharmaceutical research?

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

Find a member of staff in the department.

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. 

Stack and draw: how plain glass rods turn into the fibre optics of the future

From telecoms to healthcare, fibre optics are an essential tool in photonics research. But how are they made, and what exactly do they do?

Scanning probe microscopy and nanoscale imaging

Scanning probe microscopes let us study surfaces at the nanoscale level. But how do they work and why do we need them? Physics researchers tell us more.

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.

Student Prize Winners in the Department of Physics

A number of student prizes are awarded each year to celebrate our students' academic achievements.

University Staff Awards in the Department of Physics

Discover more about various University awards and prizes celebrating staff excellence in the Department of Physics.

Amos Martinez (MPhys Physics 1999)

After visiting friends in Bath from Spain, Amos Martinez made the leap to transfer his physics studies and enrol at the University.

Christopher Orr (BSc Applied Physics 1974)

Bath alumnus Christopher Orr credits his love for physics to growing up in a practically minded family and in the age of thrilling scientific endeavours.

Esther McMorris (BSc Physics 1996)

Bath alumna Esther McMorris is the founder and CEO of Nine Feet Tall – a change management consultancy with teams based out of Bath, Bristol and London.

Floyd Lazare (BSc Physics with Physical Electronics 1984)

One of main lessons Floyd took away from studying physics at Bath was the importance of learning the basics in your chosen discipline.

Charlie Bond (MPhys Physics 2020)

Dual career athlete Charlie Bond studied judo at Bath about as much as she studied physics.

Alan Miller (PhD Physics 1975)

Professor Alan Miller has been named an Honorary Fellow by the Institute of Physics for his outstanding contribution to the field.