School of Physics and Astronomy
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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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Water Woman Award winners inspire female researchers
Water@Leeds launched the Water Woman Award in partnership with Athena Swan…
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New sign language needed to prevent deaf people being excluded from science
Leading researcher says deaf people are at risk of exclusion from science, as…
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Leeds flying high for top employers
Students at the University of Leeds are among the UK’s top ten most…
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The rare molecule weighing in on the birth of planets
Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule in the dust and gas disc around a…
MoreBelonging and Engaging for Successful Transition to University
All are welcome to join Dr Rob Purdy and Dr Alison Voice for this seminar followed by a discussion on the topic: "Are our students welcomed or overwhelmed?"
MoreTuning the Properties of Supramolecular Assemblies by Understanding Self-Assembly
Dr Emily Draper, University of Glasgow, is going to present her research to the molecular and nanoscale physics research group.
MoreTailoring spin wave channels in a reconfigurable artificial spin ice
Dr Ezio Iacocca from Northumbria University, Newcastle is visiting Leeds to present some of research to the condensed matter physics research group.
MoreMagnetic Hopfions
Professor Paul Sutcliffe (University of Durham) will be presenting a seminar on his research in condensed matter physics.
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