Departmental History

UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any class, religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. Scientific research and study has been a strong feature of UCL since its inception in 1826.

J.W (Bill) Fox's: A History of Physics, Space Science and Astronomy at UCL (1826 - 1975)

A detailed history of UCL Physics and Astronomy department from Dionysius Lardner to Harrie Massey.

Jim Grozier's history of High Energy Physics Research at UCL

A history of High Energy Physics Research at UCL from 1950 - 1965.

British Library, Oral history of British science: Cyril Hilsum on UCL Physics department's evacuation to Bangor during World War II

Contact us

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT

Tel: 020 7679 7155, Fax: 020 7679 7145

Find directions to our department: www.ucl.ac.uk/physics-astronomy/about/find-us

Juno Champions

UCL's Department of Physics & Astronomy operates on principles of good practice that promote transparency and fairness. This enables us to address the under-representation of women in university physics and encourage better working conditions for both, women and men. We are proud to have a higher than average representation of females among our students and academic staff.

The Institute of Physics (IoP) has recognised our achievements with a Juno Champion award.