Astrophysics
We study exploding stars, growing galaxies and feeding black holes in an expanding Universe.
Department of Physics research
We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics on the smallest nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
Research groups
Our research covers a wide spectrum of activities, from fundamental physics to technological applications.
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.
Research centres
We are involved in a number of cross-disciplinary research centres.
Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials
World-leading research in the science and technology of light
Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour
An interdisciplinary research centre for the modelling and analysis of complex interacting systems.
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 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
We are an interdisciplinary research centre bridging science and engineering.
Join us
Find out how to join us as a PhD student or research fellow.
Physics PhD projects on FindaPhD.com
We offer projects over a broad spectrum of subject areas. Projects are available as part of Centres for Doctoral Training as well as on an individual basis.
Join Physics as an independent research fellow
Advice for postdoctoral researchers about how to apply for fellowships and join the Department of Physics.
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
The results of the Research Evaluation Framework (REF) 2014 confirm the excellence of the research undertaken in the Department.
Department of Physics
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