Astrophysics We study exploding stars, growing galaxies and feeding black holes in an expanding Universe.
Nanoscience We research how quantum mechanical and thermodynamic properties of molecules, nanostructures, multilayers and glassy materials can be modified.
Theoretical and computational physics We study how components of complex systems interact with each other, and how this leads to unusual behaviour and novel applications.
University spin-out, Ceryx Medical, secures £575k seed investment Over half a million pounds of investment has been secured by Ceryx Medical as they develop the world’s first curative therapy for heart failure.
Bath scientists make seismic prospection safer for marine animals Dr Philippe Blondel talks about partnering with Seiche to monitor seismic prospection, and using acoustic tomography to help protect marine life.
Bloodless revolution in diabetes monitoring Scientists have created a non-invasive, adhesive patch, which promises the measurement of glucose levels through the skin without a finger-prick blood test.
Devices designed to test new Covid treatments are likely to be ready by August Endoscopic devices built to test new coronavirus treatments will probably be ready by August, thanks to cutting-edge research at the University of Bath
New materials could help improve the performance of solar cells New research involving Bath physicists could lead to the design of new materials to help improve the performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs).
Print your own laboratory-grade microscope for £15 For the first time, labs around the world can 3D print their own precision microscopes, thanks to an open-source design created at Bath.
Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials World-leading research in the science and technology of light.
Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology We are an interdisciplinary research centre bridging science and engineering.
Centre for Space, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science We study the environment of the Earth and near-Earth space and their effects on advanced technological systems
Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour An interdisciplinary research centre for the modelling and analysis of complex interacting systems.
Institute for Mathematical Innovation The Institute for Mathematical Innovation delivers multi-disciplinary and mathematically grounded research for real-world, societal and industrial challenges.
Centre for Sustainable & Circular Technologies A multidisciplinary centre that brings together researchers with a strong interest in sustainability.
Centre for Therapeutic Innovation We transform innovation, arisen from basic research, to diagnostics and prognostics, medicines design and delivery, leading to personalised medicine.
David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility We provide access and training on specialist equipment for micro-scale and nano-scale fabrication for University of Bath researchers and external organisations.
Material and Chemical Characterisation Facility (MC²) We combine cutting-edge analytical equipment with extensive in-house expertise to provide a comprehensive material and chemical characterisation service.
Fibre fabrication facility Find out about how we use our optical fibre fabrication facility to make speciality optical fibre and how you can access the facility for your own work.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Condensed Matter Physics This CDT trains postgraduate researchers across a broad range of hard condensed matter physics.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training New and Sustainable Photovoltaics This CDT trains postgraduate researchers across the sustainable energy and PV sectors.
Doctoral College We support and enrich the experience of our doctoral researchers and play a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study.
Postgraduate research degrees in physics Find out about our PhD programmes, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Join Physics as an independent research fellow Advice for postdoctoral researchers about how to apply for fellowships and join the Department of Physics.
Bath to lead €4M physics EU Innovative Training Network The University will lead a network of 12 EU universities and companies to train new researchers in the area of optical frequency combs in microresonators.
Ceryx Medical Ceryx Medical is developing bioelectronics to help control a range of autonomic or rhythmical body processes such as peristalsis, heart rate and even walking.
GLOphotonics SAS GLOphotonics SAS is a French start-up set up to commercialise hollow-core photonic crystal fiber (HC-PCF) and their functionalised form Photonic Microcells™.
ORCA Computing ORCA Computing’s mission is to build photonic systems that demonstrate quantum advantage, developing quantum computers for real-world applications.
VeriQloud VeriQloud's mission is to unlock the power of quantum communication networks, by working on the applications, software and architectures.