The School of Physics and Astronomy was placed among the leading research institutions in the latest 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
Our research portfolio is wide-ranging and intensive. We have over 120 academic and research staff together with 120 graduate students with around 50 technical and clerical support staff. Annual research income is over £8 million and more than 250 research publications are produced each year.
Inquiries for additional details on research should be addressed directly to the heads of the research groups with copies to the Head of School at headphys@bham.ac.uk.
The School of Physics and Astronomy is well equipped with an extensive range of advanced instrumentation and characterisation facilities. This is supported and maintained by highly skilled technical staff
