Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Leeds top 10 for top employers

Our students are in the top 10 most targeted by leading employers, according to High Fliers Research

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New EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training

More than 150 new fully-funded PhD researcher places are being created in Leeds

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Sir William Henry Bragg Building

Bringing together students and researchers from across engineering and physical sciences

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Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

This Faculty brings together experts in chemistry, colour science, food science, mathematics, nutrition, physics and astronomy, to deliver teaching and research through the following schools:

School of Chemistry

School of Food Science and Nutrition

School of Mathematics

School of Physics and Astronomy

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Postgraduate research opportunities

Studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.

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Engineering and Physical Sciences employability team

Engineering and Physical Sciences Employability Team named as finalist in NUE awards

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Employability Team have been named one…

Wednesday 27 March 2019

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Dr Sarah Harriss

Lecturer Sarah rewarded for inspiring women in science

Dr Sarah Harriss' achievements and ability to inspire others led her to…

Tuesday 12 March 2019

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Evgenia Koumpia

Massive twin star discovered snuggling close to stellar sibling in its cradle

Astronomers have discovered a binary star system with the closest high-mass…

Monday 11 March 2019

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Equality and diversity

School rewarded for improving equality and diversity in Physics

Juno Practitioner status was recently awarded to the School of Physics and…

Friday 8 March 2019

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Leeds Festival of Science

A celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics serving Leeds, West Yorkshire and beyond, organised by the University of Leeds and partners across the city.

Saturday 9 March 2019 - Monday 15 April 2019, 09:00 - 17:00

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The Ian Ward Lecture: Professor Dame Julia Higgins

The Soft Matter Research Group, School of Physics and Astronomy, are delighted to present this year's Ian Ward Lecture, by Professor Dame Julia Higgins, DBE FRS FREng.

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 14:00 - 16:00

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Redbrick Molecular Lecture: Reduce to the Max: Investigating Biological Processes with Truncated Natural Products

Professor Karl Gademann, University of Zurich. Part of the Organic Seminar Series.

Thursday 28 March 2019, 13:00 - 14:00

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Be Curious

Be Curious

Explore a world of robotics, view a performance by BBC One Show’s resident scientist, discover more about the microbial world inside your body and more at our afternoon of family-friendly activities.

Saturday 30 March 2019, 10:00 - 16:00

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Research and innovation

Our research is focussed on the fundamental development of scientific and mathematical knowledge, and its application to meet the needs of industry and the consumer.

From the Nobel Prize winning work of WH and WL Bragg on crystallography, carried out over a century ago, to current research in the fields of quantum cryptography, medical imaging, pharmaceutical science and digital printing, our research impacts on many aspects of daily life, from diet and health to financial security and lifestyle choices.

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