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Researchers to build smart trousers and sensitive bionic hand
University of Leeds researchers will play key roles in two innovative projects using futuristic engineering to assist the human body.
University Innovation and Enterprise Centre receives £3m boost
The University of Leeds has welcomed significant investment from the Government's Local Growth Deals programme for its planned University Innovation and Enterprise Centre (UIEC) in the city.
Asking the big questions about big data
The University of Leeds is bringing together experts from across Europe, the US and Asia this week to tackle some of the key challenges in using big data effectively.
Manufacturing project aims to take IT beyond the electronic age
A £5.2 million project led by the University of Leeds is aiming to transform data communications with a new generation of photonic microchips.
Research could improve nuclear power plant safety – and stop your kettle furring up
Taking inspiration from nature, researchers have created a versatile model to predict how stalagmite-like structures form in nuclear processing plants – as well as how lime scale builds up in kettles.