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Jane Madeley, the University's Chief Financial Officer

Key regional leadership role for CFO

Published
15 December 2021
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Business & Economy
University
Working with business
Working with our region

Jane Madeley, the University’s Chief Financial Officer, has been named as the next Chair of the CBI’s Yorkshire & Humber Regional Council.

Alastair Da Costa, Pro-Chancellor of the University of Leeds

Next Pro-Chancellor appointed

Published
30 November 2021
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Working with business
Working with our region
University

A Leeds alumnus has been appointed as the next Pro-Chancellor of the University.

Inside a nuclear power plant

£3m test rig to spark innovation in UK nuclear industry

Published
17 November 2021
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Working with business
Technology

A test rig to help the nuclear industry design new reactors, decommission old ones and better dispose of waste from nuclear reprocessing is to be built at the University.

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Can air cleaners reduce COVID-19 in schools?

Published
5 November 2021
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Science
Coronavirus
Health

A study has been launched into the feasibility of using air cleaners to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in 30 primary schools in Bradford.

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Industry 'must prepare now' for green electricity

Published
28 October 2021
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Working with business
Environment

Industry must speed up investment in new technologies that allow manufacture of materials using renewable electricity if net zero emissions targets are to be met, researchers warn.

A researcher looks at a large screen showing how components in a device fit together

Speeding up development of health technologies

Published
16 September 2021
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Working with business
Technology
Health

A centre to support the development of health technology has been launched by the University in partnership with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

A person holds their hand up to the Leeds Digital Festival logo, whilst wearing a virtual reality headset

Showcasing digital expertise

Published
15 September 2021
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Working with business
Technology

Researchers across the University are preparing to showcase their digital expertise as part of a packed programme for the largest tech event in the UK.

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The 'hidden' science critical to economic success

Published
15 September 2021
Categories
Technology
Working with business
Science

Leading scientists say the UK risks being overtaken as a world leader in a key area of science and technology unless there is greater investment in research facilities and training.