96.4% of outputs with a combined 4*/3* for ʽResearch Powerʼ of all Physics submissions nationally.
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News from the Department of Physics
Applications for Brian Duff BioP Summer Undergraduate Studentships now open
BioP are offering summer studentships to second and third-year undergraduates interested in pursuing research projects in the field of biological physics.
04 Feb 2026
UCL200 Biophysics Annual Lecture - Prof. Gail McConnell (University of Strathclyde)
28 Jan 2026
UCL200 Physics Annual Lecture - Dr Luke Caldwell (UCL)
14 Jan 2026
UCL Observatory (UCLO)
UCL’s Astronomical Observatory in Mill Hill is a leading UK facility, offering state-of-the-art equipment for student training and cutting-edge research in astronomy.