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In Physics and Astronomy at Southampton we are passionate about educating the next generation of physicists and proud of our world-leading research. We're ranked fourth in the Russell Group for satisfaction with course and teaching (Guardian University Guide, 2020) and 100% of our research is rated world leading or internationally excellent for its impact on society (REF, 2014).
“An inspiring and friendly department, located in a fantastically serene and beautiful campus! What better place to be and enjoy studying!”
Stefani Petropoulou
MPhys Physics with Astronomy, third year
Find out why we’re one of the best places in the UK to study physics.
Postgraduate study
Research
Flagship Degrees
Our four flagship programmes offer exciting research opportunities, including spending a year at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Boston, or CERN in Geneva.
Find out moreWelcome to Physics and Astronomy
Hear from current students and alumni on what they love about Physics and Astronomy at Southampton.
Athena SWAN
We are tackling gender inequality in science and engineering
IoP Juno Champion
We are working to address the under-representation of women in university physics
SEPnet
We are part of the South East Physics Network
I want to take forward all that I have learnt in my degree and on my year abroad and continue researching in astronomy.
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An international research team including physicists from the University of Southampton has demonstrated the world’s first ultrafast all-optical room temperature transistor, paving the way for on-chip circuitry with ultrafast logic operability.
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Researchers from the University of Southampton have explored three new techniques that use hovering nanoparticles to test the limits of quantum mechanics.
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