The University of Sheffield
Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Research

Our staff are highly active across a wide range of research areas. In the last Research Assessment Excercise we were awared a rating of 5 (out of 1-5*) indicating that all our research is of national or international excellence.

Research groups

There are four main areas of research in the Department, each with an international reputation for quality.

For more information please see the individual group's websites.

PhD research

Candidates for PhD research in any of the areas are invited. Please see each group's website for more details on the PhD research on offer.

General information on how to apply for PhD research can be found on the postgraduate admissions page:

Postgraduate admissions