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Physics and Astronomy

Undergraduate teaching laboratory

Physics and Astronomy Achievements

Our world-leading physics and astronomy research has had a huge impact on the discipline. Here is just a selection of our achievements:

 

  • We created super-bright, energy efficient LED lights which are used by millions of people across the world and our researchers were fundamental in developing the internet as we know it today.
  • The discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN – the European Organization for Nuclear Research has had a momentous impact on the foundations of physics and also inspires future generations of physicists. Our Theoretical Particle Physics Group collaborates closely with experimentalists at CERN to analyse these findings. 
  • Scientists from Physics and Astronomy were involved in detecting gravitational waves and light from the collision of two neutron stars for the first time.
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Top 5 department for research among Russell Group Universities (REF 2014)
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94% of research is rated world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014)
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Research-grade facilities include two rooftop telescopes and a photonics laboratory with high-tech laser equipment
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Holders of an Athena Swan Silver Award
Awarded Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2017
4th in the Russell Group for course satisfaction
Institute of Physics Project Juno Champion

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94% of Physics and Astronomy research is rated world leading

Top 5 department for research among Russell Group Universities

Physics and Astronomy Achievements

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Immerse yourself in cutting-edge research on one of our exciting flagship degrees. Join a prestigious global organisation as part of your degree, such as CERN or Harvard, and work alongside leaders in the field.

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