Astronomy Group
The Astro Group, are world experts in the study of compact stellar objects. They observe x-ray and gamma-ray sources and are leaders in the Integral space mission.
As a postgraduate member of one of our vibrant research groups, you will attend lectures and seminars, and there will be opportunities to attend short courses or summer schools, such as Institute of Physics workshops and Nato Advanced Study Institutes. We will support and encourage you to present your results at national and international conferences, and to write up your results for publication in scientific journals.
We invite PhD applications to study within the following research areas:
Quantum, Light and Matter Group
QLM explores how matter interacts at the smallest and fastest scales, and is partnered with the UK NanoPhotonics Centre and ORC.
Southampton Theoretical Particle Physics Group (SHEP)
SHEP studies the strong and weak nuclear forces, and the origin of particles' masses.
Southampton Theory, Astronomy and Gravitation (STAG)
STAG brings together expertise on issues relating to fundamental physics and astronomy.
Applications and Studentship Awards
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Optical Fibre and Photonic Engineering Masters
Find out about the Optoelectronics Research Centre Masters
Discount on postgraduate programmes
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