Queen's 2015 Nobel Prize in PhysicsThe Department of Physics at Queen's University is one of Canada's leading teaching and research institutes in Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy. Our faculty include high-profile, world-class physicists who work on cutting edge areas of theoretical, computational, applied and experimental physics. Our students have the opportunity to engage in international collaboration as well as inter-disciplinary research with other departments at Queen's, and work in state-of-the-art laboratories.
Learn more about Dr. McDonald co-receiving the 2015 Nobel Prize
Recent News
Date Published: Jun 18, 2025
Our Professors reach Queen's Service Milestones
Prof. Chen and Prof. Dignam at the Queen's milestone service celebratory dinner.
Date Published: Jun 03, 2025
Science Rendezvous Kingston 2025
A great turnout with more than 4700 visitors who explored hands-on science activities at more than 60 stations presented by more than 440 volunteers.
Date Published: May 05, 2025
Physics Banquet Awards
Faculty winners were announced at the annual physics banquet organized by the physics and engineering physics undergraduate students.
Employment Opportunities
Date Published: May 28, 2025
Postdoctoral Fellows in Dark Matter Search and Neutrino Physics in Argon
Seeking two postdoctoral fellows. Application deadline is Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Research Highlights
Date Published: May 19, 2025
Hughes Group and Collaborators publish back-to-back Physical Review Letters
Publications in the exciting fields of Quantum Optics and Ultrastrong Coupling of Light and Matter.
Date Published: Apr 28, 2025
Luminescent polymers as strong emitters of free electrons and a new source of light
Dongze Wang and Prof. Gao publish their interesting lab findings in the prestigious Physical Review Letters and is an Editor's Suggestion.
Date Published: Apr 08, 2025
Dimming Starlight with Dark Compact Objects
PhD student Leo Kim, postdoctorate Melissa Diamond, and professor Joe Bramante publish their research in the prestigious Physical Review Letters.
Upcoming Colloquia, Lectures and Events
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WIPC+ Conference at Queen's University
Special Events - Conference for this year's Women+ in Physics Canada is held at Queen's University. Registration opens on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Extra Useful Events and Workshops
Student Academic Success Services offers academic support to undergraduate and graduate students through informative and engaging sessions covering various topics, including strategies for success in specific disciplines, time management, exam study strategies, and academic writing skills.
Career services offers a variety of support to students with approximately 15 classes a week available on a variety of subjects regarding resumes, cover letters, internship/job searches, networking, etc.
Yellow House is a safe, comfortable and accountable space for queer, racialized and marginalized students to create community, to feel empowered, to empower others, to celebrate and to honour their histories. They seek to engage students in initiatives that actively dismantle oppressive, racist and colonial ideologies and practices.
Follow Yellow House on Instagram or take a look at Yellow House website for upcoming events and resources tailored to QTBIPoC student communities including For Us By Us Resource Toolkit for QTBIPoC Student Success; BIPoC Grocery Tips, Solidarity Swims for trans and other non-cisgender students and their invited loved ones, BIPoC dance classes and more.