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The Minister for Tech and Digital Economy has a remote controller in his hand controlling a robot which is on a tube in front of him. A member of the Acuity Robotics team is stood beside the Minister telling him how to control the robot.

Minister visits to explore digital technology

Published
19 September 2023
Categories
Business & Economy
Technology
Working with business

The Minister responsible for UK digital and tech policy visited the University, as a part of the Leeds Digital Festival schedule, to see how the city region is developing innovative digital technology

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University to host UK Corporate Games

Published
15 September 2023
Categories
Working with business
University

The UK Corporate Games 2024 is heading to Leeds following a successful joint bid by Leeds City Council and the University of Leeds.

University of Leeds Chartered Manager degree apprenticeship students in their graduation gowns, alongside programme leaders

Graduate apprentices boost public sector skills

Published
13 September 2023
Categories
Working with business

Healthcare and management graduates from University of Leeds Apprenticeship programmes are boosting public services across the Leeds city region.

Dr Lindsey Waverton Taylor is seen attending a 3D weaving machine in the Innovation Centre at the University of Leeds.

New course weaves textile innovation with sustainability

Published
16 August 2023
Categories
Technology
Working with business

A new University of Leeds course will address a skills gap in the UK’s textile industry and ensure the future production of textiles is less harmful to our environment.

Two plant based burgers in bread buns with salad

Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable

Published
15 August 2023
Categories
Global
Science
Working with business

One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel when they are eaten.

One man interacting with health technology machine and another man stood by his side watching.

Minister for Health and Secondary Care visits Nexus

Published
3 August 2023
Categories
Working with business

The UK Minister for Health and Secondary Care visited the University of Leeds to see how the city region is developing innovative healthcare technologies.

Rachel Reeves MP stands at a podium on a stage to address guests at Northern Gritstone's AGM.

University innovation helps drive UK economy

Published
25 July 2023
Categories
Working with business

Leeds has a key role to play in driving innovation and investment in the North, according to business and political leaders.

A group of four people stood outside the Esther Simpson Building at The University of Leeds

Leeds hosts global Fair Trade event

Published
21 June 2023
Categories
University
Working with business
Global
Environment

An international event aimed at establishing equity between producers and consumers was hosted by the University this week.