School of Physics and Astronomy

School celebrates success at REF 2021

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Undergraduate Open Days 2022

24 and 25 June

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Centres for Doctoral Training

Fully funded PhD places in Fluid Dynamics

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award for our commitment to gender equality

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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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Leeds International Summer School 2022

Applications for Leeds International Summer School 2022 now open.

Saturday 2 July 2022

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Working with business

We have an expert team, which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations.

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Recruit our students

We have a dedicated Employability Team that provide businesses with access to our talented students through a range of services.

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Outreach and public engagement

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

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Equality and inclusion

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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