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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Faculty students star in Leeds' 2024 University Challenge team
A University of Leeds team is making a long-awaited return to a classic quiz…
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Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Summer Internship scheme 2024
Congratulations to all students who participated in the Faculty of…
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Astronaut touches down in Leeds to inspire engineers of tomorrow
Leeds Materials Science alum Matthias Maurer spent 175 days on the…
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Faculty academics honoured in 2024’s Times Higher Education Awards shortlist
Faculty academics have been shortlisted in three prestigious categories in…
MorePostgraduate Virtual Open Day
Join us on Saturday 16 November to learn more about studying your postgraduate degree at Leeds, a QS 2025 world top 100 university.
MoreThe Bolton Lecture in Astrophysics with Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell
We’re excited to welcome Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell for this year’s Bolton lecture in Astrophysics!
MoreThe Stoner Colloquium 2024
The School of Physics and Astronomy are delighted to host Professor Stephen Blundell at the Stoner Colloquium 2024 on 5 December.
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