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Find out about the courses offered at the Astrophysics Research Institute including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, distance learning courses and PhD studies.
The Astrophysics Research Institute is interested in star formation, stellar evolution, time-domain astrophysics, galaxy formation and clusters, dynamics and evolution. Our aim is to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in astrophysics. Find out more about the Institute, including our Research Excellence Framework results and who we collaborate with.
The Astrophysics Research Institute organises an astrophysical seminar series where we invite esteemed scientists to present their research results - every Wednesday during term time at 3pm.
Meet the research team of the Astrophysics Reseach Institute.
The Galaxy Formation and Evolution Research Group looks at population studies of dwarf galaxies up to the most massive clusters of galaxies, supermassive black holes and detailed modelling of the internal structure of galaxies. Discover more about our expertise, who we work with and meet the researchers.
Based within the Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion (CCSE), this research cluster seeks to engage in dialogue and discussion about the challenges and pre-conceptions that surround justice-experienced students.
Policing, Security and Prisons research within the Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion.
Research undertaken by CCSE members of the Social (In)Justice Group seeks to explore key social issues around crime, social harm, social divisions, state power and social justice.
Based within The Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion, Drug use and Drug Policy research members are actively researching the relationships between intoxication and society.