# School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/about/departments/
Frontier research, future technologies.
## Study with us
**Our courses in Physics and Engineering provide you with the skills to solve problems across all spheres.**
This means you'll be set up to succeed across a diverse range of careers.
[Discover our courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/study/)
[Find scholarships and funding](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/study/funding/)
## Research and innovation
**We apply expertise in fundamental physics and engineering to drive innovation in science and technology.**
Our well-established industry links translate our research into solutions to real-world problems. Our doors are open to new collaborations.
[Explore our research and innovation](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/research/)
## Public and schools outreach
**We offer a wide range of activities for the public, families and school students of all ages.**
Explore the mysteries of the universe at our observatory, the Astrocampus. Delve into nuclear physics using Lego. Take part in hands-on engineering workshops, and much more.
[Get involved with our activities](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/outreach/)
## Where physics and engineering drive change
Welcome to our School.
We bring physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society.
Our aim is to develop new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.
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Watch our video to learn more about who we are.
[Culture of inclusion](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/about/equality-diversity-inclusion/)
We're proud of our Juno Champion Award and Athena Swan Award demonstrating our strong commitment to equality and diversity.
[High-tech facilities](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/about/facilities/)
Our facilities include specialist laboratories in York Plasma Institute, the Institute for Safe Autonomy and York JEOL Nanocentre.
## News
### [Abstract submission open for international network for spintronics UK conference 2026](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/research/intelligent-systems-nano-science/projects/spintronic-materials-devices/spintronics-network/news/2026/abstract-submissions-open/)
15 January 2026
Submit an abstract for the International Network for Spintronics UK Conference 2026, York, 8 to 10 June 2026
### [Dark Matter might leave a ‘fingerprint’ on light, scientists say](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/research/nuclear/events/darkmattermightleaveafingerprintonlightscientistssay/)
6 January 2026
Dark Matter, the substance that makes up most of the Universe, could potentially be detected as a red or blue light ‘fingerprint’, new research shows.
### [✨ R3B Leadership Announcement: York Professor Takes the Helm](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/research/nuclear/events/r3bleadershipannouncementyorkprofessortakesthehelm/)
9 December 2025
We are delighted to announce that Professor Marina Petri from the University of York has been elected as the new spokesperson for the R3B (Reactions with Relativistic Radioactive Beams) Collaboration at the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR) in Germany.
[More news](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/about/news/)
## Events
### [Inertial Fusion Energy](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/about/events/public-and-schools-events/2025-2026/inertial-fusion-energy/)
Wednesday 25 March 2026 6.30pm
Explore the cutting-edge research behind Inertial Fusion Energy: Igniting milligram quantities of fusion fuel using high power lasers, aiming to produce clean, green electricity.
### [Sustainable Energy Discovery Day](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/about/events/public-and-schools-events/2025-2026/sustainable-energy/)
Tuesday 31 March 2026 10am
Sixth-form students only: Explore our global energy usage and discover the cutting edge research underway into fusion and renewable energy technologies.
### [Mysterious neutrinos and where to find them](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/about/events/public-and-schools-events/2025-2026/mysterious-neutrinos/)
Wednesday 1 April 2026 6.30pm
Explore the cutting-edge research behind Inertial Fusion Energy: Igniting milligram quantities of fusion fuel using high power lasers, aiming to produce clean, green electricity.
### [Exploring Fusion Energy](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/about/events/public-and-schools-events/2025-2026/exploring-fusion-energy/)
Monday 6 July 2026 9am
This three-week, online course explores the physics and engineering behind fusion energy. Join us to investigate how we can use the energy source of the stars for power generation on Earth.
[More events](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/about/events/)
## Information for...
### [Current staff and students](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/current-students-staff/)
### [Public and schools](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/outreach/)
### [Alumni](https://www.york.ac.uk/alumni/)
People
[Meet our staff](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/people/)
Facilities
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About us
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