Research

Here in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, we have a wide range of research themes and centres, all conducting research at the cutting edge of their field.

A researcher loads a sample with a pipette
Chemistry research 
Parabola and cubic curve in projective space
Mathematics and statistics research 
The central region of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Credit: NASA, ESA, P Crowther
The central region of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Credit: NASA, ESA, P Crowther
Physics and astronomy research 

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Independent Research Fellowships

Our programme of externally funded Independent Research Fellowships is designed to establish you as a research leader in an ambitious, vibrant and supportive environment.

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PhD opportunities

Each year, we offer a range of PhD opportunities across our research clusters.

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