Research and innovation
Our research
Astrophysics
Our research covers a variety of astrophysics topics, ranging from nearby objects in the solar system to the far reaches of the Universe.
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Condensed Matter
We are a centre of excellence for spintronics, a new technology that utilises a quantum property of the electron known as spin.
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Molecular and Nanoscale Physics
We focus on the formation, structure, dynamics and interactions of matter at the molecular and nanoscale.
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Soft Matter Physics
We study liquid and solid polymeric phases, macromolecular architecture and dynamics, statistical physics of complex fluids, and biophysics.
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Theoretical Physics
We are involved in solving some of the challenges of modern theoretical physics, ranging from quantum information to biophysics.
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Physics Education
We are undertaking research to gain an understanding of the ways students learn physics and develop as physicists in the 21st Century.
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Research degrees
Studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.
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Working with business
We have a broad research portfolio that has the potential to be exploited in commercial application.