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.
Business & Economy News
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.
Investment to improve health outcomes
University of Leeds spinout adsilico has received an investment boost to scale up its ground-breaking work and accelerate life-saving benefits for patients.
Students show entrepreneurial spark
Two young entrepreneurs are forging ahead with business start-ups following backing from the University of Leeds.
Students meet Bank of England policymaker
A new member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has given her debut speech to University of Leeds students.
Climate financial risk analytics hub launches at Nexus
Stronger links between UK science and innovation and financial institutions will be forged at a new Innovation Hub in Leeds.