Results of this year’s National Student Survey (NSS 2016) show Physics and Astronomy are top of the Russell Group universities for overall student satisfaction, holding their position from 2015.

96 per cent of Physics and Astronomy students are satisfied or very satisfied with the overall quality of their course, reflecting the outstanding student experience offered. Continuing this success, Physics and Astronomy also led the Russell Group for Assessment and Feedback.

The Physics and Astronomy team are delighted with the results which come as the University continues to invest in its teaching, facilities, education and research. Quality remains at the forefront with future plans and improvements in place for the coming year.

Built upon student and academic feedback over the last 12 months, the hard work and changes have seen the University consolidate its NSS results, while Physics ranked fourth in the Guardian University Guide and top 20 in The Times University League Table and Complete University Guide.

2016 NSS Summary • 91% of Physics and Astronomy students were satisfied or very satisfied with the teaching on their course • 95% of Physics and Astronomy students agreed that staff are good at explaining things • 95% of Physics and Astronomy students agreed that the course is intellectually stimulating • 90% of Physics and Astronomy students were satisfied or very satisfied with the academic support • 90% of Physics and Astronomy students were satisfied or very satisfied with the organisation and management of their course • 96% of Physics and Astronomy students were satisfied or very satisfied with the learning resources

Winchester Discovery Centre Tuesday 30 August 2016, 19:00 - 22:30

Physicists from the University of Southampton and across the South East are inviting the local community to join them for an evening of science at the Winchester Discovery Centre.

During the event, Dr Paul Gow will deliver a public demonstration on the electromagnetic spectrum. He will join doctoral researchers who will present posters of their latest research and test their physics knowledge in a quick-fire round of PowerPoint Karaoke! Followed by an extended question and answer session.

Participation will be encouraged throughout the evening, with opportunities to meet the physicists and quiz them on their work, their lives in research, and all things science related. Tickets are free and available from Eventbrite - all are welcome.

This event forms part of the University of Southampton’s QLM Summer School 2016, organised by the University’s Quantum Light and Matter group of experimental physicists, which aims to help members of the South East Physics Network (SEPnet) in becoming more effective researchers.

This is the first time the Summer School has included the public, and it's a chance for everyone to learn something new and be part of the valuable development of research which represents the future of experimental physics.

For more information, and to book tickets visit Eventbrite or email Max Carey