Other Physics and Astronomy research facilities and resources include:

• two roof-top observatories equipped with high quality telescopes and CCD detectors
• computer suites with free access to the internet and email
• newly refurbished, purpose-built laboratories with the latest computer-controlled equipment
• a specialist photonics laboratory with research-grade laser equipment
• a dedicated physics reading room/library for independent study

We host a wide range of research centres and groups:

• Astronomy Group
• Space Environment Physics Group
• Quantum, Light and Matter Group, which is partnered with two major internationally renowned centres: the UK NanoPhotonics Centre , and the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) 
• Theoretical Particle Physics Group