Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics - The University of Manchester

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What we do

There are a range of options at different levels to study astrophysics at The University of Manchester.

Our Centre is the astronomical research centre at the University and occupies three locations.

We are involved in the operation and support of a number of facilities, including e-MERLIN.

16-year long experiment to challenge Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

Detailed analysis of the since-long sought gravitational wave background

Dr Laura Wolz is one of two researchers selected from the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Astronomers solve 900-year-old cosmic mystery surrounding Chinese supernova of 1181AD.

Scientists take a significant step forward in detecting Nanohertz gravitational wave background

Our research covers a wide range of topics, including the Sun, stars, exoplanets, pulsars, galaxies and cosmology.

The story of Jodrell Bank began in 1945 when Bernard Lovell came to the University to observe cosmic rays.

Find details of the academic, research and administrative staff members in our Centre.