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Research

The Foundation of all Knowledge

The scientific research within the School was highly rated in the 2021 REF peer-review exercise, with 91% of research being judged as internationally excellent or world-leading.

Research in Mathematics and Physics spans a wide range of disciplines and is organised around six research centres. Our vibrant research activity is a result of world-class academic staff, postgraduate research fellows and high-class research support facilities and infrastructure. 

Our Research Impact

  • Some of our Impact Case Studies can be viewed below:

The Sun as you've never seen it before - clearest and most detailed images of the sun revealed
Delivering next generation nano-photonic devices with Seagate Technologies
Improving healthcare management and government policy through data analytics driven modelling

Further information on the REF2021 results can be viewed here. 

Research Highlights

Antenna night sky
Research Showcase

Tackling real world problems

The School prides itself on developing real world impact which makes a difference to the livelihood and well-being of societies, communities, and individuals globally. 

Outreach and Engagement

Working with Industry to Facilitate Knowledge Exchange

The School encourages wide interaction with Industry and the Public Sector with the aim of enhancing and accelerating societal and economic impact. 

Research Centres

Our six research centres bring together staff to work collaboratively and with external partners, to develop new ways of thinking that contribute positively to scientific goals and grand challenges. 

Research Environment

Our research brings together staff and students from a range of disciplines, helping to foster the university’s community of scholars.

UK #1
Joint 1st in the UK for Research Intensity in Mathematics *Complete University Guide 2021
UK #4
4th in the UK for teaching satisfaction in Physics   *Guardian University Guide 2021
UK #6

Joint 6th in the UK for Research Intensity in Physics

*Complete University Guide 2021
What else goes on in our School?
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Facilities and Infrastructure

Our world-class facilities support research and teaching across a diverse range of areas designed to fulfil specific activities.  The School contains 4,700m2 of purpose-built laboratory space which includes the ANSIN materials research hub, the Ewald Microscopy Facility (EMF) and the Taranis laser facility.

Our laboratories and equipment are looked after by a dedicated team of technicians and are used by our researchers, students and industry.

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Students in a Lab experimenting with a Laser
Postgraduate Research

Our Postgraduate Researchers are the lifeblood of the School. Our research is conducted and recognised as excellent across the world. You will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced researchers involved in cutting-edge research projects that span a multitude of fields.

Are you interested in doctoral study in the School of Mathematics and Physics? Find a PhD supervisor

Postgraduate Research


Research Seminars and Conferences

We host a wide range of events, from PGR seminars to large, public lectures with headlining speakers such as Professor Donna Strickland, Nobel Laureate 2018 (pictured). Our academics enjoy significant international recognition evidenced through invited or keynote talks at national and international conferences. 

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Girls in Maths event 10
Equality & Diversity

We are committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and student body. In particular, the school is committed to supporting the career progression of women in science, engineering and technology in line with the beliefs of the Athena SWAN Charter.

We have recently been awarded the renewal of the Athena SWAN Silver Award until 2025 to recognise and celebrate good employment practice for women working in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) in higher education and research. Find out more


Consultancy and Knowledge Transfer

The School is involved in some major national and international consultancy roles taken on by several staff. 

These consultancy roles have led to stronger connections to industry and the public sector. This encouragement and support has led to nine Knowledge Transfer Partnerships during the period, connecting research to industry.

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Bluebells
Green Impact

The School's Green team oversee the development and implementation of the School-based Green Impact Strategy, aligned with the University's Green Impact Scheme.  

One current project is renovating the balcony in The Physics Building. Once completed with plants added, this will make inviting and relaxing area for all staff, students and visitors.

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Latest Publications

  • Is unified understanding of vibrational coupling of water possible? Hyper-raman measurement and machine learning spectra
    • Kazuki Inoue
    • Yair Litman
    • David Wilkins
    • Yuki Nagata
    • Masanari Okuno
    22 March 2023
  • Experimental and theoretical study of the low-temperature kinetics of the reaction of CN with CH2O and implications for interstellar environments
    • Niclas A. West
    • Lok Hin Desmond Li
    • Tom Millar
    • Marie Van de Sande
    • Edward Rutter
    • Mark A. Blitz
    • Julia H. Lehman
    • Leen Decin
    • Dwayne E. Heard
    21 March 2023
  • Exact structures for operator modules
    • Martin Mathieu
    • Michael Rosbotham
    20 March 2023
  • Reviewing non-intrusive load monitoring using a pilot study of an IoT device to disaggregate energy usage
    • Matthew McCrory
    • Adele Marshall
    • Aleksandar Novakovic
    • Geoffrey Collins
    10 March 2023
  • The VLT/SPHERE view of the ATOMIUM cool evolved star sample: I. Overview: sample characterization through polarization analysis
    • M. Montargès
    • E. Cannon
    • A. de Koter
    • T. Khouri
    • E. Lagadec
    • P. Kervella
    • L. Decin
    • I. McDonald
    • W. Homan
    • L. B. F. M. Waters
    • R. Sahai
    • C. A. Gottlieb
    • J. Malfait
    • S. Maes
    • B. Pimpanuwat
    • M. Jeste
    • T. Danilovich
    • F. De Ceuster
    • M. Van de Sande
    • D. Gobrecht
    • S. H. J. Wallström
    • K. T. Wong
    • I. El Mellah
    • J. Bolte
    • F. Herpin
    • A. M. S. Richards
    • A. Baudry
    • S. Etoka
    • M. D. Gray
    • Tom Millar
    • K. M. Menten
    • H. S. P. Müller
    • J. M. C. Plane
    • J. Yates
    • A. Zijlstra
    10 March 2023
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