School of Physics and Astronomy

Undergraduate Virtual Open Days

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Our research

Scientists have found young stars with the organic molecules needed to form the basis of life

Teaching Excellence

Academics at the University have been recognised with a National Teaching Fellowship and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence

Virtual Open Days
Our research
Teaching Excellence

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90%

of our research activity is

'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' latest REF

Top 100

World Top 100 University

QS World University Rankings 2022

Silver

award for our commitment to gender equality

Athena SWAN Charter

Virtual open days

Undergraduate

From 2 – 9 October, we ran live virtual events showcasing why Leeds is a great place to live and learn. Watch on demand.

Postgraduate

Our next postgraduate Virtual Open Days will be held in autumn 2021. Register your interest to receive event updates via email.

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.