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.
News and events
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 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…
MoreUndergraduate Virtual Open Days
Our undergraduate Virtual Open Days will take place online between 12–19 June 2021. This is your chance to discover why Leeds is a great place to live and learn.
MoreUniversity 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.
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