Physics

Physics at Loughborough is an international community of academic staff and students, active in cutting edge research and industry engagement. Our physicists are deeply involved in both fundamental research and in shaping the next generation of technologies that will transform the world around us.

Ranked 7th in the UK for Physics

The Guardian University Guide 2025

Impactful research

Academic expertise and research is central to our culture

Excellent facilities

Home of the state-of-the-art STEMLab

Study with us

We offer a range of opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD studies. Whatever your aspirations, find out more today.

Research and innovation

Impactful research and innovation is central to the culture of our department. Our staff are actively engaged in both theoretical and applied research, industry projects and collaborations with Loughborough colleagues and partners across the world.

Our research

Research spotlights

Find out more about some of the game-changing research happening in physics at Loughborough.

Research spotlights

Innovation

Discover more about innovation activities within the Department of Physics.

Innovation

Research themes

Explore the range of research within our Department.

Our research themes

News

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Next generation computers: new wiring material could transform chip technology

Luke Peters named on the Photonics 100 list

Vittorio Cecconi becomes Vice Chancellor's Research Fellow

Events

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Academic staff

Our department is home to dynamic community of academic staff, research students and visiting fellows drawn from around the world. We strive to create an inclusive, collegiate, and academically stimulating environment.

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An innovative approach to the subject

Our undergraduate courses represent an innovative, modern and exciting way to study physics at the higher level.

Explore our excellent facilities

The University offers state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment for teaching and research in physics.

Exciting research opportunities

We are a research intensive Physics department, actively engaged with industry, and advancing knowledge across the breadth of the physical sciences. Find out about our PhD opportunities.