Discover the University of Surrey

We have some of the best new academic, library, sports, arts and accommodation facilities of any university in the UK, as well as one of the most envied Professional Training placement programmes in the world. This combination of prestige, expertise, resources and lifestyle is unique, and it’s all to be found here in the beautiful countryside of the Surrey Hills just half an hour from central London.

Star researchers demonstrate powerful magnetism

A team of physicists led by Professor Ben Murdin has reproduced the conditions of one of the galaxy’s most hostile environments, where the earthly rules of chemistry don’t apply…

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On the road to a gas-powered future

Microporous storage materials being developed by researchers in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering are steering motorists towards a cleaner future…

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Teenagers. Naturally rebellious or just out of sync?

Everyone knows that teenagers don’t get enough sleep. Fact is, they can’t help it...

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Leading charity funds University of Surrey research into paediatric fatty liver disease

Liver disease is now one of the fastest growing health risks in the UK. Paediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of childhood liver disease, affecting between three and nine per cent of all children and more than three quarters of those who are obese — and numbers are growing ...

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Fast-track tools to test and monitor vaccine safety

Vaccines are widely acknowledged to be one of the cheapest and most efficient ways to combat infectious diseases in both developed and developing countries.

Thanks to a research project being led by the University of Surrey, safer, more effective vaccines could come into widespread use much faster.

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Small changes save energy, save environment

Simple changes to the way you use household electricals, such as upgrading to a new A+ or A++ Grade fridge, could reduce your energy usage, save you money and reduce your household’s environmental impact...

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Our bookshop

We have the books you need you to help you get the best results.

AppleSeed Bookshop works directly with lecturers and provides custom-published books. Pick up your stuff straight away, or et us know what you want and we'll reserve it or post it to you.

For more information, including opening hours and contact details, just visit our website.

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