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Physics Research

Physics research at Newcastle is world-leading. It covers traditional and emerging research.

Research centres

Our physics research activity is often conducted in collaboration with research centres including:

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PhD opportunities

Considering postgraduate research in physics? We welcome applications in all four of our research themes. You can suggest your own project or choose from a list of suggested projects. 

Before applying for a research degree, you should find a supervisor from our staff. They should specialise in the area of research you're interested in.

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More about the physics research group