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.
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.
Upcoming events
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And @SoftUnseen2020 Is over. Great work by Virginia and her fellow PhD students for organising such a good meeting!… https://t.co/rS0M585q4m
Ending the @SoftUnseen2020 meeting on a high with great talks from @drmelbailey and @MaterialsSussex PhD students Chris and Kieran!