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Scotland’s last Auschwitz survivor leaves £500,000 gift to fund quantum research
Judith Rosenberg – who died in January aged 98 and who was Scotland’s last Auschwitz survivor – left in her Will a legacy gift to the University of Strathclyde.
Inspiring women celebrated in new Learning & Teaching Building
The University of Strathclyde will honour three prominent women in the naming of its new Learning and Teaching Building. The former Colville building will be named the Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell Wing in recognition of the renowned astrophysicist,.
Events
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8thOct2025
Undergraduate Open Evening
Please register to attend the Physics Undergraduate Open Evening
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1-31Sep-Apr24/25
John Anderson Research Colloquia
An academic seminar led by different lecturers.
Discover more about The Department of Physics
Strathclyde University's Physics Education Research (SUPER)
SUPER is made up of staff and students from the Department of Physics and the Strathclyde Institute of Education. Our aim is to address aspects of physics teaching and learning through collaboration.
MSc Quantum Technologies
This Masters-level degree provides you with the skills to participate in the second quantum revolution with control of quantum features enabling novel functionalities for industrial products and advanced research. The Department of Physics is involved in all four UK Quantum Hubs and numerous UKRI and Innovate UK grants. As a result, we cover a wide range of quantum technologies based on cold atoms, photonic devices and semiconductor structures.
MPhys Physics with Advanced Research
This Masters-level degree is for you if you're interested in pursuing an academic or research-related career. It provides a fast-track degree with direct entry to Year 2, focussed mathematical courses in year 3, and an extended project in Year 5. Our teaching is informed by academics at the forefront of their research field.
International & national partnerships
Our renowned research is strengthened by our many national and international partnerships. Find out more about who we're working with.
Central role for Strathclyde Physics in new initiatives
Strathclyde, via the Physics Department’s Optics Division and the Institute of Photonics, is the only institution in the UK to be represented in all four EPSRC Quantum Technology hubs in both phases of funding.
Our research: impact & commercialisation
Our research has enormous impact beyond the fundamental science. Many of our graduates have gone on to success in a host of technology industries, and the department has strong ongoing contacts with industry. Find out more about our impact and commercialisation.
Our Centres
The Department of Physics hosts the following Centres: