Department of Physics
Discover our Department, home to high-quality research and outstanding teaching. Our research is focussed in five key areas: Astrophysics, nuclear physics, photonics and quantum sciences, radiation and medical physics, and soft matter.
We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our students with an online virtual learning environment, embedded research projects, and a world-leading student placement programme.
Welcome to the Department
Listen to our Head of Department, Professor Justin Read, talk about what you can expect when you join us in September, including how we're moving to 'hybrid education' to ensure we all stay safe.
Study with us
Our department is a vibrant and engaging community for students at all levels of study and we have state-of-the-art facilities including a new student observatory.
Professional Training and research placements
Our undergraduate physics courses offer a fully integrated Professional Training or research placement, which provides our students with an excellent foundation for both employment and further study.
Employability
Our undergraduate and postgraduate students are offered the chance to connect with employers during their studies through employment mentoring, talks, site visits, employment fairs and summer placements. We also have an employer mentoring programme and graduate network for our research students.
What we offer
We have listed resources to support remote learning whilst schools are closed.
Take a virtual tour of the Department
Have a look around some of our leading facilities, including the Physics Undergraduate Labs, Advanced Technology Institute and the Observatory.
Research
Our research spans the breadth of modern physics and is supported by high-quality facilities. Activities include both pure research, such as work on understanding nuclear structure, and more applied research, such as photonics.
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New blog post on why, when it comes to COVID-19, (some) governments listen to epidemiologists, but maybe you should… https://t.co/5T8rFRJ8R4
New blog post on the rather varied vaguely scientific-looking claims the manufacturer made for my mask. Some transp… https://t.co/XDoz3kb03g
New blog post on COVID-19 transmission, lab mice and the Hapsburgshttps://t.co/M4zqQB1857
New blog post looking at what different models of virus transmission predict for the benefits of wearing maskshttps://t.co/M4zqQAJxdz