School of Physics & Astronomy
Welcome to the School of Physics and Astronomy
We are a highly prestigious Physics department with 135 year history of nationally and internationally leading research and teaching. Over 60 academic and academic related staff, 25 support and technical staff and 70 research students, combine with 500 undergraduates to form a lively community, part of an established research-focused university.
Quantum simulations on your desk
Probing the ultra-small world of subatomic particles doesn't have to involve machinery on the scale of the LHC at CERN - small scale, table-top experiments that complement the particle colliders may be possible using ‘quantum simulation' methods for high energy physics developed by Jiannis K Pachos at Leeds.
Latest News
Complete University Guide Rates Leeds Physics 7th Best
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leeds is now ranked 7th Best in the UK according to the Complete University Guide
Stoner Colloquium
The next Stoner Colloquium by Professor Markus Aspelmeyer from the University of Vienna, entitled "Schroedinger’s Mirrors: Confronting Quantum Physics with Gravity?" will take place on Tuesday, 3rd April at 5.15 pm in Conference Auditorium 2.
Paid Research Placements for our Undergraduates
The School of Physics & Astronomy sponsors its talented, enthusiastic students, to spend the summer working in research groups within the School. Applications for 2012 have now closed.
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We want students to enjoy all the opportunities offered by a physics degree in a School that's interested in you, your work and your career
Dr Mike Ries, Admissions Tutor