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School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Frontier research, future technologies.

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Our courses in Physics and Engineering provide you with the skills to solve problems across all spheres.

This means you'll be set up to succeed across a diverse range of careers.

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Research and innovation

We apply expertise in fundamental physics and engineering to drive innovation in science and technology.

Our well-established industry links translate our research into solutions to real-world problems. Our doors are open to new collaborations.

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Public and schools outreach

We offer a wide range of activities for the public, families and school students of all ages.

Explore the mysteries of the universe at our observatory, the Astrocampus. Delve into nuclear physics using Lego. Take part in hands-on engineering workshops, and much more.

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Where physics and engineering drive change

Welcome to our School.

We bring physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society.

Our aim is to develop new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

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We're proud of our Juno Champion Award and Athena Swan Award demonstrating our strong commitment to equality and diversity.
Our facilities include specialist laboratories in York Plasma Institute, the Institute for Safe Autonomy and York JEOL Nanocentre.

News

7 April 2025

A team of researchers at York and Minho University have made what could be a vital discovery in an emerging field of electronics, and one which could lead to greener electronic devices such as computer processors.

28 January 2025

Academics from the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York using computer simulations of DNA have shown that “bubbles”, which form when separating DNA helix strands to read genetic information, are formed more easily than previously anticipated.

18 December 2024

Researchers at the University of York will lead a major project to provide clean, solar energy to rural communities in Africa.

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