Astronomy Group
The Astro Group, are world experts in the study of compact stellar objects. They observe x-ray and gamma-ray sources and are leaders in the Integral space mission.
Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southampton is world renowned for the work of its three major research groups; Astronomy; Quantum, Light and Matter; and Theoretical Particle Physics.
We are ranked in the top 5 Physics and Astronomy departments in the Russell Group for our research output and our teaching is research-led, which means that our students learn from the best.
Our world-leading status has been confirmed in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 with 92 percent of Physics and Astronomy research output assessed as world leading or internationally excellent and 100 percent rated world leading or internationally excellent for its impact on society.
Examples of our impact on society can be found here
Quantum, Light and Matter Group
QLM explores how matter interacts at the smallest and fastest scales, and is partnered with the UK NanoPhotonics Centre and ORC.
Southampton Theoretical Particle Physics Group (SHEP)
SHEP studies the strong and weak nuclear forces, and the origin of particles' masses.
Southampton Theory, Astronomy and Gravitation (STAG)
STAG brings together expertise on issues relating to fundamental physics and astronomy.
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