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Meet Dr Laura Smith

Published
20 May 2025
Topic area
Studying | Sustainable Business Leadership | Staff
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Sustainable Business Leadership

Dr Laura Smith is a lecturer on the online Sustainable Business Leadership Masters and teaches topics such as sustainability, business, policy and governance, and sustainability.

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How to develop the skills for sustainability manager roles

Published
2 May 2025
Topic area
Study | Careers | Skills development
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Sustainable Business Leadership

The number of careers in sustainability management continues to grow in a variety of sectors including technology, healthcare, and finance.

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4 ways to become an engineering manager

Published
1 May 2025
Topic area
Study | Careers | Skills Development | Engineering
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Engineering Management

Progressing into Engineering Management is a natural step for many professional engineers, no matter the specialisation you work in. In this blog, we explore how to become an engineering manager and the four key routes you can take to progress.

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5 AI skills you need for a job in Artificial Intelligence

Published
29 April 2025
Topic area
study | careers | skills development | AI
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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most quickly evolving and promising technologies currently in development across multiple industries around the globe. Whilst we are still far from knowing the impact AI will have on the future, developing

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Meet Dr Abdulrahman Altahhan

Published
20 May 2025
Topic area
Artificial Intelligence | programme lead
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Artificial Intelligence

Dr Abdulrahman Altahhan is the Programme Lead for the online Artificial Intelligence MSc delivered by the University of Leeds, and a Senior Teaching Fellow in Artificial

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What are sustainable business models? (with examples)

Published
10 April 2025
Topic area
Hear from our experts | Research
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Sustainable Business Leadership

In this blog, we’ll explore three examples of sustainable business models and consider how you can leverage business model innovation as part of your company’s sustainability strategy.

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How machine learning in healthcare is revolutionising the industry

Published
10 April 2025
Topic area
Research | Study: Artificial Intelligence
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Artificial Intelligence

Can the application of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare administrative tasks reduce financial outgoings, while increasing job satisfaction for professionals?

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4 disruptive technologies changing the future of engineering

Published
8 April 2025
Topic area
Engineering Management | Research | Study
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Engineering Management

In an era defined by rapid innovation, disruptive technologies are reshaping the engineering landscape and challenging traditional business models at an unprecedented pace. In this blog, we’ll assess four of the most disruptive technologies that

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4 ways engineering managers can lead major projects

Published
8 April 2025
Topic area
Engineering Management | Study
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Engineering Management

Effective engineering project management requires a blend of strategic planning, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex constraints. In this blog, we explore four key strategies that can help engineering managers successfully navigate

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How can artificial intelligence enable a sustainable future?

Published
9 April 2025
Topic area
AI | sustainability | careers
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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping many global sectors. Degradation of the natural environment and the climate crisis are complex issues requiring the most advanced and innovative solutions. But how much can AI really contribute to resolving