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"world-leading" or "internationally excellent"
Submitted research - REF 2021
82nd
in the world
QS World University Rankings 2025
Silver
award for our commitment to gender equality
Athena SWAN Charter
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.
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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Congratulations to all students who participated in the Faculty of…
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Leeds Materials Science alum Matthias Maurer spent 175 days on the…
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Faculty academics have been shortlisted in three prestigious categories in…
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Join us on Saturday 16 November to learn more about studying your postgraduate degree at Leeds, a QS 2025 world top 100 university.
Saturday 16 November 2024
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We’re excited to welcome Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell for this year’s Bolton lecture in Astrophysics!
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 17:30 - 18:30
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The School of Physics and Astronomy are delighted to host Professor Stephen Blundell at the Stoner Colloquium 2024 on 5 December.
Thursday 5 December 2024, 17:30 - 18:30
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We have an expert team, which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations.
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We have a dedicated Employability Team that provide businesses with access to our talented students through a range of services.
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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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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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