News

Universities rise to the efficiency challenge

Published
15 May 2013
Categories
Business & Economy
University

Efficiency programmes at the University of Leeds are highlighted in a new report that shows how UK universities are saving billions by sharing high-value resources and using innovative technologies.

Small businesses could be key to UK recovery

Published
23 April 2013
Categories
Business & Economy

The UK economy is sitting on 'missing millions' as too many small businesses remain static, according to a new report by five leading business schools including Leeds University Business School.

Behind the wheel of company profits

Published
13 March 2013
Categories
Environment
Business & Economy

Small-car manufacturer Fiat beat its efficiency record in the 2008 recession while former high-achievers Toyota and BMW showed their worst results in 10 years, according to a new study.

New guidelines to curb waste on infrastructure

Published
28 January 2013
Categories
Working with business
Business & Economy

A new approach to procuring and managing large infrastructure projects based on work by University of Leeds academics promises to cut wasteful spending.

Stepping up to Bootcamp

Published
19 December 2012
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

Fledgling entrepreneurs currently studying at the University of Leeds have participated in a special Business Bootcamp aimed at boosting their chances of business success.

Specialist distributor backs crucial business research

Published
13 December 2012
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

New research led by the University of Leeds and funded by specialist distributor Smiths News PLC will give businesses fresh insights into global trade.

Leeds Confucius Institute opens for business

Published
29 November 2012
Categories
Business & Economy

Leeds has joined an elite band of European universities with a specialist Confucius Institute dedicated to business and commerce.

China and the West

Published
18 September 2012
Categories
Business & Economy

China's investment in the European Union is rising but remains a tiny fraction of the country's overseas investments, according to research from Leeds University Business School.

M&S Company Archive to open at University

Published
9 March 2012
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

The new Michael Marks Building, which will house M&S' full Company Archive and include expansion space for collections from the University library, opens its doors to the public on Friday 16th March.

Turning the key to economic recovery

Published
8 March 2012
Categories
Business & Economy

Ana Botin, the CEO of Santander UK, will be delivering a guest lecture at Leeds University Business School in March on 'UK Banks and Small Businesses: key to economic recovery'.