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Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Space research

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Physics and astronomy at Manchester

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Professor Kieran Flanagan

Kieran Flanagan wins 2022 Rutherford Medal

Professor Flanagan awarded Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics.
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Large Hadron Collider achieves project milestone

LHC has successfully approached a proton collision point since its three-year refurbishment.

Simons Observatory

Origins of the Universe

The UK has joined an international astronomy mission to search the skies for cosmic origins of the universe.
Reanalysis of Breakthrough diagram

Reanalysis of Breakthrough

Independent duo targeted nearby galaxies, galaxy groups and galaxy clusters to extend SETI search to extragalactic distances.
GOTO Telescope

New telescope for gravitational wave events

A new telescope will track down sources of gravitational waves.

Research

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Themes

Our research is split into distinct themes and spans the full breadth of the physics subject.
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Centres and institutes

We have close links to centres and institutes both in the UK and further afield.
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Impact

We strive to make a real societal impact with the research activity conducted across the Department.

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About

Professors Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov

Our people

Discover the academic and support staff who make up the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
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History and heritage

We're proud of our history, which includes the discovery of the atomic nucleus by Ernest Rutherford.
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Maps and travel

Find out how to reach the Department on campus by following our directions and travel information.

Connect

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Business engagement

Businesses can work with us by sponsoring a student or taking a training and development course.
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Schools, colleges and the public

Through lectures, study days and public activities we aim to inspire every generation.
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Social responsibility

The Department of Physics and Astronomy promotes socially responsible values in all of our work.

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