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The future is quantum

Find out how our research is building the quantum technologies of tomorrow, how we are educating and inspiring future pioneers of quantum technology and how our research is being applied to real life, right now...

Upcoming events

29 June 2025
Emergence
Public talks and lectures

Emergence

Should our understanding of 'emergence' be shaped by ideas from physics? This symposium brings together experts from a range of fields to answer this question.

5 July 2025
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Public events for children and young people

The Art of Astrophysics: Infrared Exoplanet Landscapes

Hands-on workshop exploring art and astrophysics

25 October 2025
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Alumni events

Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics: The Quantum Strong Force

The Quantum Strong Force

8 November 2025
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Alumni events

NEW series - Astro Afternoon

An event for alumni, a Saturday afternoon of Astrophysics.

Department of Physics

Our research

Our researchers change the world: our understanding of it and how we live in it. We explore the fundamentals – how we got here and the secrets of the universe – as well as the practical from developing next-gen materials to pushing the frontiers of quantum and predicting the future for our planet. 

Launch your studies

Our dynamic programme of outstanding research as well as our specialist research facilities, collaborative research networks and international renown attract the brightest minds from around the world. Come and join them.
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Giving

How to support the Department of Physics

Find out how you can support our world-class scientific research and teaching and help the Department of Physics to tackle some of the most urgent and fascinating challenges we face today

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Alumni

Once a physicist, always a physicist...

Our alumni relations office exists to nurture and develop long-lasting relationships between students, staff and friends of the Department of Physics so please do get in touch with ideas, feedback or just to say hello!