School of Physics and Astronomy
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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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The rare molecule weighing in on the birth of planets
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Scientists create the world's thinnest gold
Scientists at the University of Leeds have created a new form of gold which…
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We would like to invite all students from STEM-based subjects to attend this talk and question session on Inspiring Diversity in STEM with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon (CEO STEMettes).
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Dr Jenny Zhang from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge is visiting Leeds to talk about her research.
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Dr Richard Mandle from York University is coming to Leeds to present his research to the soft matter physics group.
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