School of Physics and Astronomy

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National Student Survey

We achieved 95% overall student satisfaction for physics in the National Student Survey 2019

Student and alumni profiles

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New “spin capacitor” can store electron spin states for hours

Newly developed technology could allow future devices to consume less electricity, generate less heat and store more data

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90%

of our research activity is

'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' latest REF

Top 5

in the UK for Physics

Guardian University league tables 2020

Top 100

World Top 100 University

QS World University Rankings 2020

Research and innovation

Our research activity covers the following main areas: Star and planetary system formation; Spintronics in condensed matter; Experimental biophysics and bio-nanoscience; Dynamics of polymers and complex fluids; and Quantum information theory and its applications.

In addition, we are applying our collective expertise to the development of sustainable energy harvesting and storage, and towards translation into healthcare and medicine.