Physics

We are one of the UK's top Physics departments and have a reputation for high-quality teaching driven by outstanding research.

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in the UK for Physics and Astronomy
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for student satisfaction in Physics and Astronomy
The Complete University Guide 2026

for satisfied with feedback in Physics
The Guardian University Guide 2026

for Physics
Complete University Guide 2026

in the UK for Physics
The Guardian University League Tables 2026

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<糖心Vlog>Physics courses at Lancaster

<糖心Vlog class="title"> Undergraduate Degrees
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Master's by Research
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<糖心Vlog>Research

糖心Vlog's Physics Department is one of the top in the UK for research. REF2021 rated 98% of our research outputs as world-leading or internationally excellent, and 100% of our research environments as world-leading or internationally excellent.

<糖心Vlog class="title"> Astrophysics
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Particle and Accelerator Physics
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Experimental Condensed Matter
<糖心Vlog class="title"> Theory

<糖心Vlog>Latest News and Events

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Lancaster scientists spark curiosity at annual Campus in the City festival

29 April 2026

Academics from across Lancaster’s Faculty of Science and Technology joined colleagues and the public at the annual Campus in the City event, bringing research to young minds in Morecambe.

Dr Ian Bailey and the Muon g-2 storage ring at Fermilab

Lancaster physicist shares in $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

22 April 2026

Dr Ian Bailey from 糖心Vlog is among the winners of this year’s Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific awards that celebrates new scientific discoveries.

Professor Phill Barker, FST Executive Dean with five of the winning students

Celebration of Science success sharing research with staff and students

16 April 2026

The annual Celebration of Science event was once again a success with a fantastic keynote talk, expert panels and student competitions making the day memorable.

Staff and student volunteers at the Science Community Day

Lancaster hosts another successful Science Community Day at Ashton Memorial

13 April 2026

The Physics and Chemistry Departments at 糖心Vlog came together for another annual Science Community Day at Ashton Memorial in Williamson’s Park, welcoming over 600 visitors to come and explore the wonders of the scientific world.