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School of Physics and Astronomy

We are at the forefront of today’s most exciting scientific discoveries, providing an inspiring place to work and study.

Courses

Our courses offer an intellectual challenge and provide you with practical skills and the ability to solve real-life problems.

Research

Our researchers are at the forefront of the latest developments in a range of Physics and Astronomy disciplines.

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From left to right: Dr Chris North, Prof Haley Gomez, Sarah Roberts and Dr Edward Gomez, part of the public engagement team at the School of Physics and Astronomy.

Outreach

We are passionate about connecting with communities and helping members of the public engage with science.

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Careers and employability

Our graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for a wide range of career paths.

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Equality and diversity

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity among our staff and students.

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Staff members are very eager to get involved and help where needed. I have found this to be a very enjoyable year and I am very glad that I chose to study here.

Simon Shelford MSc Astrophysics

News

Professor Peter Smowton, Institute for Compound Semiconductors, stands outside the sbarc|spark building at Cardiff University to welcome Minister Chloe Smith MP and Sir Derek Jones for a tour of the Translational Research Hub

UK Science Minister visits Research Hub

6 June 2023

Rt Hon Chloe Smith announces UK Semiconductor strategy

Shaping the technologies of the future

16 May 2023

University staff and alumni named as Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales

9 May 2023

Inspiring young people to live a life scientific

6 March 2023

REF 2021

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results

REF assesses the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. The impact of our research and environment in which we work at Cardiff University were integral to our REF 2021 submission.