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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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…
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Major £95m investment supports future of UK materials research in Leeds and beyond
The University of Leeds is set to benefit from a national £95 million fund…
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Government's Chief Scientific Adviser visits Bragg Centre to see pioneering materials research
A visit to Leeds' Bragg Centre for Materials Research formed the centrepiece…
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Emerging astrophysicists gather at Jodrell Bank for Leeds-led DARA symposium
Master’s students from across the UK gathered at Jodrell Bank for a…
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