Young entrepreneurs get a chance to shine
Enterprising students and graduates are putting their ideas into practice thanks to the generous support of a Yorkshire business.
Business & Economy News
University of Leeds teams up with M&S for new free online course in business innovation
World class innovation by leading retailer Marks & Spencer is featured in a new University of Leeds free online course starting 15 September.
University Enterprise Centre showcased in Downing Street report
The University of Leeds has been featured in a new report published by 10 Downing Street, focusing on the entrepreneurial spirit in education.
Business School is in UK top three with gold award
Leeds University Business School is one of only three in the country to land a prestigious new gold standard Small Business Charter Award for its role in helping kick-start British enterprise.
Teaming up with M&S for a new online course in business innovation
World class innovation by leading retailer Marks & Spencer is featured in one of two free online courses launched today by the University of Leeds.
Research to drive international retail models
The University of Leeds is working with Marks & Spencer on new research into innovation in international business models, which aims to drive opportunities for economic growth and expansion in retail.
Why properly labelling light bulbs could mean a greener planet
Consumers are more willing to buy energy efficient light bulbs when the energy costs are clearly labelled, a new study has found.
Why America's finance industry is good for white male bankers but bad for everyone else
Racial, ethnic and sexual inequality in the US has deepened as a result of the dominance of financial services, with white men becoming wealthier at the expense of women and minority groups.
Spotting tomorrow's entrepreneurs today
Could you spot the next Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson by watching and listening to them pitch for business?
Roadmap for UK business schools
A report on how the UK's business schools could drive innovation and support growth in the UK economy has been launched by University of Leeds' Professor Richard Thorpe.