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of our research activity is

'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' latest REF

Gold

the highest award possible

Teaching Excellence Framework

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World Top 100 University

QS World University Rankings 2021

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Research and innovation

Our research activity covers the following main areas: Star and planetary system formation; Spintronics in condensed matter; Experimental biophysics and bio-nanoscience; Dynamics of polymers and complex fluids; and Quantum information theory and its applications.

In addition, we are applying our collective expertise to the development of sustainable energy harvesting and storage, and towards translation into healthcare and medicine. 

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Discovery of methanol in a 'warm' planet-forming disk

Astronomers have identified the molecule methanol in the ‘warm zones’ of…

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Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Partnership Awards 2021

Faculty Partnership awards 2021

The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Partnership Awards is an…

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Student’s success at TARGETjobs awards

Congratulations to physics student Fabiha Chowdhury who was a finalist at the…

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The Steel Innovation Award

The award, in memory of Dr Margaret Steel, is a generous £1000 prize awarded…

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University of Leeds EPSRC CDT Thesis Twitter Conference 2021

The Thesis Twitter Conference provides a platform for you to engage an audience outside of your research field.

Wednesday 21 July 2021, 09:00 - 17:00

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We have an expert team, which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations.

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We have a dedicated Employability Team that provide businesses with access to our talented students through a range of services.

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Outreach and public engagement

We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.

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Equality and inclusion

The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.

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