School of Physics and Astronomy

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The Sir William Henry Bragg Building will provide an exceptional environment for researchers and students

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A brand new physics teaching laboratory in the Sir William Henry Bragg Building
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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 Steel Innovation Award

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

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A building designed for 21st century science

A new teaching and research facility for the Faculty of Engineering and…

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Revealing the secrets of photosynthesis

New scientific techniques are allowing scientists to investigate the role of…

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Women of Achievement 2021

Four women from across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences were…

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Connecting voices for climate action

As the UK prepares to host the next UN climate change conference, the University of Leeds is convening a week of events in April 2021.

Monday 19 April 2021

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

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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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