The physics tower overlooking the campus lake.
A student investigating the picosecond magnetisation reversal of FePt/FeCoTb bilayers. JohnHoulihan.com
An undergraduate student performing a fast-freezing experiment. JohnHoulihan.com

Welcome to the Department of Physics

Welcome to the Department of Physics at the University of York. Our Department is driven by excellence in both research and teaching. We have particular research expertise in the areas of Condensed Matter Theory, Plasma Physics and Fusion, Nanophysics, and Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Astrophysics.

Upcoming events

Wed
25
Nov

Extreme Nuclei, and Surprises from the Microworld

1.15PM, P/T111

Tim Brock and Cecilia Aas

Tue
1
Dec

Seeing the wood for the trees: Nanoparticles and the environment

7.00PM, P/L001

Dr Karen Tiede, FERA, Sand Hutton

Tue
8
Dec

Nanoscience in Nature: what corals and sea snails teach us

7.00PM, P/L001

Dr Roland Kröger, Department of Physics

Athena Swan

Women scientists' better deal at the University of York.

We are commited to supporting women in science and engineering.

Find out more about the Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.