Department of Physics research
We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
96% of our submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).
We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
Our latest research news and press releases.
Dr. Habib Rostami, from the Department of Physics at the University of Bath, has co-authored this pioneering research published in Advanced Science.
A partnership to help tackle the growing challenges of infections and inflammation of the lungs has been allocated a £27.6 million funding boost.
OpenFlexure Microscope has been selected as a Solver Team in MIT Solve's 2024 Global Challenges awards.
Physics’ PhD Student Nathan Roberts and Director of Studies Carolin Villforth win Doctoral Recognition Awards
The Physics Department held the Eureka 2024 conference on 11th July. It brought together businesses and GW4 academics to focus on knowledge exchange and impact.
The OpenFlexure Microscope has been selected for the 2024 WHO compendium of innovative health technologies for low-resource settings.
Here is a list of upcoming events
Professor David Alexander (Durham University) will give a seminar on Friday 15 November 2024.
Dr Shuqiu Wang (University of Bristol) will give a seminar on Friday 29 November 2024.
Visit our postgraduate research highlight day and find out about PhD research projects at the Department of Physics in Bath.
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including our top 5 reasons to study physics at Bath.
Learn more about our physics courses, including entry requirements and course structure.
See available PhD projects in the Department of Physics
From placements to graduate job prospects, there are lots of reasons to study physics at Bath. Here are our top 5.
Learn more about staff and facilities in the department and see how your school or college can get involved with our work.
Find a member of staff in the department.
Explore the facilities available for teaching, research or commercial use with expert support from university staff.
We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
Find out how your school can access our teaching resources, and let's work together to communicate the excitement of physics to children.
From telecoms to healthcare, fibre optics are an essential tool in photonics research. But how are they made, and what exactly do they do?
Scanning probe microscopes let us study surfaces at the nanoscale level. But how do they work and why do we need them? Physics researchers tell us more.
Find out what it's like to go on a placement while studying at Bath.
Mathematics and Physics student Rebecca Lane found inspiration for the future while attending a STEM event during her placement.
Physics student Adam Stannard opted for a placement as an operational research analyst to gain new skills and insight into the business world.
Physics student Tim Jones on gaining experience in a research-engineering role and securing a graduate role with Dyson.
Find out more about prizes and awards recognising our staff and students alike.
A number of student prizes are awarded each year to celebrate our students' academic achievements.
Discover more about various University awards and prizes celebrating staff excellence in the Department of Physics.
The Bath Alumni blog: insights & stories from campus & beyond
Bath alumnus Christopher Orr credits his love for physics to growing up in a practically minded family and in the age of thrilling scientific endeavours.
Bath alumna Esther McMorris is the founder and CEO of Nine Feet Tall – a change management consultancy with teams based out of Bath, Bristol and London.
One of main lessons Floyd took away from studying physics at Bath was the importance of learning the basics in your chosen discipline.
Dual career athlete Charlie Bond studied judo at Bath about as much as she studied physics.
Professor Alan Miller has been named an Honorary Fellow by the Institute of Physics for his outstanding contribution to the field.
Sam Linfield, together with his carbon footprint tracker company ECOZE, have recently won Graduate StartUp of the Year.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome a diverse community of students and staff.
From research, through outreach to teaching, find out the highlights of everything that has happened over the past couple of years in the Department of Physics.
Our broad selection of courses satisfy a wide range of interests, preparing students not only for a career in physics but many other fields as well.
Our diversity as a department is reflected through the variety of research conducted by our seven research groups and centres encompassing physics on the smallest nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
For any queries about our research or courses, please contact us in person or online.
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University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom