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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Bolton Lecture in Astrophysics 2020
Dr Gaitee Hussain, the ESA’s Head of Science Division, presents the 21st…
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Gold nanotubes could help treat asbestos cancer
Researchers at the University of Leeds and University of Cambridge…
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Dr Catherine Walsh awarded prestigious Future Leader Fellowship
Dr Catherine Walsh has been awarded a Future Leader Fellowship for her work…
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Celebrating the work of Sir William Henry Bragg
To celebrate the research of Sir William Henry Bragg, artist Sara Barker has…
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