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.

Upcoming events

27 - 28 March 2023
CERN detector
Secondary school events

International Masterclasses in Particle Physics 2023

The International Masterclass in Particle Physics is back!

18 April 2023
CMP lecture
Public talks and lectures

Sir Martin Wood Prize Lecture

Dr Takeshi Kondo

20 April 2023
Paradise
Seminars and colloquia

Chaotic spin chains in AdS/CFT

Theoretical Particle Physics Seminar

24 April 2023
Two physicists (a female and male) working on a lab experiment
Seminars and colloquia

ALP Seminar: Dr Christoph Eigen

ALP Seminar

Female scientist

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

Alumni of the Department of Physics at an event

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!