Physics
Based on the REF 2014 GPA Scores, Times Higher Education ranked Strathclyde as number one in the UK for physics research.
News
Double win for Strathclyde in Institute of Physics Awards
Prof. David Birch has been awarded the Dennis Gabor Medal and Prize and Paul Chambers the Marie Curie-Sklodowska Medal and Prize.
Two Strathclyde academics awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships
Dr Alessandro Rossi's project is entitled 'Quantum Electronics in Silicon Carbide (QELTIC)' and aims to develop the first generation of electronic devices to address quantum states in this material
Events
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15-26Feb2021
Finding Your Future: SUPA Careers 2021
A schedule of daily talks between 15th and 25th Feb 2021, culminating in an online ‘careers fair’ on 26th Feb.
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1-31Sep-Apr2020
John Anderson Research Colloquia
An academic seminar led by different lecturers.
Discover more about The Department of Physics
Strathclyde Global Talent Programme
Available PhD Projects
NEW 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, specialist tutorials in Years 2 and 3, and an extended project in Year 5. Based on the REF 2014 GPA Scores, Times Higher Education ranked Strathclyde as number one in the UK for physics research. 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:
