Anacail is a spin-out company based on a gaseous biocidal device using plasmas. Left photo shows (L-R) Drs Hugh Potts, Ian Muirhead (Anacail CEO) & Declan Diver beside a prototype machine; Right: the plasma head operating to produce ozone in a sealed container.
The School of Physics and Astronomy is part of the College of Science and Engineering
Welcome to the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow, one of the leading schools in the UK both for our internationally leading research and our first rate undergraduate degrees and taught postgraduate degrees.
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Plasmas for everyday use
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Next generation electron microscope unveiled
A new world-leading electron microscope was officially unveiled by Dr Alasdair Allan MSP on 2nd July 2012. (Photo L-R: Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Prof. John Chapman, Dr Masashi Iwatsuki (JEOL Ltd.), Prof. Christian Colliex (Université Paris-Sud), Prof. Sir Colin Humphreys FRS (University of Cambridge), Prof. Alan Craven)
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The search for the Higgs boson
Evidence for the Higgs boson revealed at the ATLAS experiment at CERN
Studying with us offers you a fundamental understanding of the way the Universe works, brings you to the forefront of technology, and provides the opportunity to work in world-leading research groups. We offer a range of highly rated undergraduate programmes (MSci and BSc courses), all of which are accredited by the Institute of Physics. We additionally offer a range of postgraduate taught degrees (MSc courses).
The School is highly rated by the UK government for its research, and our research groups are internationally renowned for their work. The strong links with other institutions in SUPA, as well as across the UK and internationally in major research collaborations contribute to an excellent environment for top quality research. Our Postgraduate Research Opportunities make it an excellent place to study for a PhD and our undergraduate courses offer the chance to get involved in research projects in cutting edge science.