Centres and institutes

The Department works alongside and has a strong presence in a number of centres and institutes, aiding research and facilitating new discovery.

The fabrication, visualisation and characterisation of nano-structures and devices.

The UK's largest academic provider of nuclear research and development and high-level skills development.

The world-famous facility is the astronomical research centre of the University.

Theoretical modelling, computation and quantitative experimental investigations of nonlinear phenomena.

The Institute includes cleanrooms with an atmosphere more than a million times purer than air.

In the PSI, we promote interdisciplinary research and development with a wide range of laser systems.

Devoted to the development and construction of particle accelerators and intense sources and radiation for pure and applied research.

Our facilities

Discover more about the modern facilities we have access to in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Explore the research opportunities available through Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs).