蘑菇传媒

Faculty of Science academic awarded the 2026 Institute of Physics Henry Moseley medal

Dr Said Ergoktas from Department of Physics has been awarded for his work in the field of experimental physics.

蘑菇传媒 professor elected Fellow of the American Physical Society

Professor Ventsislav Valev has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society in recognition of his exceptional contribution to physics.

Could tomorrow's optical fibres be grown from silk?

蘑菇传媒 scientists explore whether silk proteins can be used to grow optical fibres as part of a 拢50 million ARIA programme to create new advanced materials.

Transforming chemical reactions; researcher awarded prestigious 拢2 million ERC starting grant

One of Europe's most competitive research grants, the project will enable researchers to probe dynamics that govern chemical reactions with atomic precision.

蘑菇传媒 Astrophysics hosts UK / Ireland Astrophysics Transients Meeting 2026 and SPINS Meeting.

蘑菇传媒 Astrophysicists have organized a conference on cosmic explosions and other astrophysical transients, followed by a workshop on neutron star physics.

Professor Alain Nogaret elected Fellow of the Institute of Physics

The fellowship is granted for 鈥渙utstanding achievements in biophysics and transformative approaches towards solving major healthcare challenges鈥�

Undergraduate courses in physics and astrophysics

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Available PhD Projects in the Department of Physics

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5 reasons to study physics at 蘑菇传媒

From placements to graduate job prospects, there are lots of reasons to study physics at 蘑菇传媒. Here are our top 5.

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Facilities available for physics students, researchers and industry

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Department of Physics research

We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.

Physics Education Group

We are a group of Teaching Fellows, Academic Staff, and Technicians involved in Physics teaching activities and who have an interest in pedagogic research.

Physics outreach opportunities for schools

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Encouraging the next generation

Mathematics and Physics student Rebecca Lane found inspiration for the future while attending a STEM event during her placement.

I supported forecasting, modelling and statistical analysis at the Home Office

Physics student Adam Stannard opted for a placement as an operational research analyst to gain new skills and insight into the business world.

Revolutionising household products on placement at Dyson

Physics student Tim Jones on gaining experience in a research-engineering role and securing a graduate role with Dyson.

Student Prize Winners in the Department of Physics

A number of student prizes are awarded each year to celebrate our students' academic achievements.

University Staff Awards in the Department of Physics

Discover more about various University awards and prizes celebrating staff excellence in the Department of Physics.

After visiting friends in 蘑菇传媒 from Spain, Amos Martinez made the leap to transfer his physics studies and enrol at the University.

蘑菇传媒 alumnus Christopher Orr credits his love for physics to growing up in a practically minded family and in the age of thrilling scientific endeavours.

蘑菇传媒 alumna Esther McMorris is the founder and CEO of Nine Feet Tall 鈥� a change management consultancy with teams based out of 蘑菇传媒, Bristol and London.

One of main lessons Floyd took away from studying physics at 蘑菇传媒 was the importance of learning the basics in your chosen discipline.

Dual career athlete Charlie Bond studied judo at 蘑菇传媒 about as much as she studied physics.

Professor Alan Miller has been named an Honorary Fellow by the Institute of Physics for his outstanding contribution to the field.