Research Fellowships
We are keen to support outstanding candidates in applying for Research Fellowships. Find out about how to apply.
Interdisciplinary Centres and Hubs
Interdisciplinary research is part of our DNA and a unique strength of UCL. Find out more about our activities.
Research Groups
Astrophysics Group, Department of Physics and Astronomy
We're one of the largest in the UK, comprising over 100 members of academic, research and support staff.
Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Positron Physics
The Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Positron Physics (AMOPP) group explores many different topics and has both experimental and theoretical research programs in the following areas.
Biological Physics
The Biological Physics (BioP) group focuses on solving key intellectual and practical problems in the physics of biological systems and the underlying properties of soft matter.
Condensed Matter & Material Physics (CMMP)
The Condensed Matter & Materials Physics (CMMP) Group brings together 19 research teams working across the full spectrum of condensed matter physics.
High Energy Physics
High energy physics is the study of the most fundamental scales to understand the origin, dynamics and future of the universe.
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.
Our UCL Physics 2021 submission had the fifth highest ‘Research Power’ of all Physics submissions nationally. We have an excellent overall ranking in outputs with a combined 4*/3* of 96.4% that places us 6th at UCL.
UCL Physics REF 2021 submission ranking 5th highest for research power
The excellence of UCL Physics research and its research environment have been confirmed, according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF) assessment results announced today.
12 May 2022
