Seeking benefits, avoiding conflicts
A new report on Uganda's emerging oil and gas industry says companies can improve their corporate social responsibility (CSR) to give fairer employment, compensation and land deals to communities.
Business & Economy News
Economic returns and job creation from major investments in low carbon cities
A new study from the Centre for Low Carbon Futures shows that UK cities could cut their energy bills by billions by exploiting commercially attractive opportunities in energy and carbon management.
Making finance serve society, the economy and the environment
Ways to make the financial system better serve Europe's economic, social and environmental needs are to be explored by a €10m international research project.
Business School wins KTP Award
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Leeds University Business School and Clydesdale Bank has been awarded the ESRC award for 'Best Application of Social Science in a KTP 2011.'
Win for TRACSiS at Excellence in Business Awards
University of Leeds spin-out company, TRACSiS Plc, has won an award at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards.
Martin Wolf to deliver prestigious Khusro lecture at Leeds
Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator of the Financial Times, will discuss the future of the world economy at a special lecture at Leeds University Business School this month.
M&S and the University on the hunt for your M&S memories
Marks & Spencer and the University have today launched a search for people to contribute to the M&S Company Archive by coming forward with their stories and memories of the retailer.
Japan's secrets of success revealed
Three high-flying engineering students from the University of Leeds are getting a privileged insight into the secrets of Japan's manufacturing success.
QES: strong overseas markets highlights the need for more exporters
Overseas markets continue to present opportunities for exporters and manufacturers are outperforming services according the latest regional economic survey.