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Southampton Theory Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre

Gravitational waves

The Southampton Theory, Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre brings together three research groups with world-leading expertise on issues relating to fundamental physics and astronomy.

Part of Physics and astronomy, Mathematical sciences

Gravitational waves

STAG researchers are interested in problems ranging from the ultimate building blocks of matter to dynamics on cosmological scales, and actively engage with high-profile international experiments and observational facilities.  STAG runs a regular interdisciplinary seminar series, hosts international visitors and arranges high-profile research colloquia including the annual STAG lecture.

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Our people

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Publications

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STAG public lectures

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STAG prizes

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Seminars

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Events and outreach

STAG runs many events and outreach activities across the year.

Postgraduate and postdoctoral opportunities

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News

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Matthew Middleton

By bringing together scientists working at the cutting-edge in their respective fields, the STAG research centre aims to answer some of the biggest questions in modern science.

Doctor Matthew Middleton

Associate Professor

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Connect with us

We welcome enquiries.

STAG-Centre@soton.ac.uk

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