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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University of Leeds Teaching Awards 2021 winners
Winners have been announced for the inaugural University of Leeds Teaching…
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Developing new techniques to build biomaterials
Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed an approach that could…
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International Women in Engineering Day 2021
Join us in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on…
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A sharper focus on protein behaviour
Scientists have developed a new computational technique that allows them to…
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The Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP) supports students in making the transition to university study in mathematics and related subjects.
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