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Physics

Studying Physics and Astronomy

Learn more about the courses offered in the School of Physics and Astronomy.

Physics and Astronomy News

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Physics Events

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Studying Physics at University
Physics News
Outreach Events

Experience Life at University

Activities to learn more about studying at University

Taster Days

Year 12 and 13

Summer School

Year 11

Work Experience

Year 12

What's on for Schools and Colleges

We have lots to offer both pupils, teachers and members of the public.

Workshops

We offer lots of workshops in schools and on campus.

Talks

Talks in Schools

Physics Outreach Events

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The Ian Ward Lecture – Seeing is Believing

Seeing is believing: Using neutron scattering to understand behaviour in polymeric materials Professor Dame Julia Higgins, DBE FRS FREng, President...

Institute of Physics Lecture Series – Exotic nuclei: on the edge of existence

Exotic nuclei: on the edge of existence Dr Marina Petri (University of York) In the laboratory, physicists can create atomic...

Physics Taster Day

This is a great opportunity for students studying both Maths and Physics at A-level to experience university life and see...

Physics Summer School

Experience life as an undergraduate physics student at the University of Leeds on this two-night residential summer school where you’ll...

Astrophysics for All

We're enriching British Sign Language with new 50 new astrophysics words with funding from the Royal Society.

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A HOLotta Fun

Explaining astrophysics with 3D holograms with funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council.