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School of Physical, Chemical, and Environmental Sciences

Driving discovery in the physical sciences to tackle the defining challenges of our time.

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Explore undergraduate and postgraduate courses that combine world-leading research, hands-on learning and inspiring teaching across the physical sciences.

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Research that matters

Our research is focused on advancing scientific knowledge and technology to support a sustainable planet and a more capable, resilient society.

Stories from our School

We combine expertise across multiple scientific disciplines to address fundamental global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss while also expanding our knowledge of Earth systems, the brain, and the universe, alongside developing enabling technologies like quantum and semiconductors.

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  • Next frontier

    Next frontier

    Cardiff researchers are contributing modelling and theory for the next generation of space-based gravitational-wave detectors, set to observe black-hole mergers across the entire Universe.
  • Improving river health and resilience

    Improving river health and resilience

    Our research is transforming how we manage rivers - from nature-based flood defences to 'invisible' plastic detection - to support climate-resilient water management worldwide.
  • Harnessing the power of the sun

    Harnessing the power of the sun

    Ground-breaking investigations into self-cleaning technology powered by sunlight will benefit some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
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