Making the net zero transition fair for workers
Ministers must work with unions to make the journey to net zero fair for workers, and guarantee good jobs for those leaving carbon heavy industries for a new green economy, say researchers.
Business & Economy News
Bright sparks enter the Dragons' Den
Spark scholar and award-winning University of Leeds graduate Trib Gosain caught the eye of super investor Peter Jones on Dragons’ Den last night with his high-performance umbrella.
Bank policymaker delivers first speech in Leeds
A leading economist delivered the first speech in his new role for the Bank of England at the University of Leeds.
Sparking life into seedling ideas
A young entrepreneur who pioneered bracketless plant pot holders for tenants has urged students to pursue their business dream.
How are digital technologies restructuring work?
The ways in which new workplace technologies like artificial intelligence are affecting work and employment will be investigated by collaborative research centre, Digit.
Investment boost for food spinout
A pioneering company that creates healthy, sustainable food has received a £3.5 million investment to scale up its ingredients technology.
Student insight influences recruitment decisions
Insight from business students at Leeds is influencing government recruitment policy for neurodivergent applicants.
Summer riots 'show consequences of dangerous fake news'
Children need to be ‘vaccinated’ against fake news and dangerous disinformation, academics have warned, and digital education must improve to ensure they don't fall prey to 'nefarious actors' online.
Alum makes Forbes entrepreneur list
The founder of a social enterprise that helps disadvantaged people back into work has been recognised in a list of Europe’s top young entrepreneurs.
Boosting UK economy by £38 billion
Leading research-intensive universities, including Leeds, contribute almost £38 billion to the UK economy, analysis has revealed.