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
Bragg Exchange 2027 opens for registration
The materials research community at Leeds and beyond is invited to join us…
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£8 million project explores new route to rare-earth-free magnets
Leeds researchers hope to use proteins to help build rare-earth-free…
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'We Are Stardust' brings true beauty of astrophysics to Light Night Leeds
A giant projection inspired by University of Leeds astrophysics research will…
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Physics at Leeds reaches UK top 15 in two major university guides
Physics at Leeds has climbed into the UK top 15 in two national university…
MoreThe Stoner Colloquium
The School of Physics and Astronomy are delighted to host Professor Anthony J. Ryan, OBE for this year’s Stoner Colloquium.
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