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.
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El Niño offers a new way to predict poor harvests in a changing climate
Scientists have announced the findings of the first study on the connection between the El Niño and global crop yield fluctuations, providing a new tool for adapting food security to climate change.
New technique could transform low-energy light detection
Researchers have discovered a way to use standard semiconductors to detect light over a much broader range of wavelengths.
New investment for medical imaging device
Quantum Imaging Ltd, a University of Leeds spin out, has secured a £1.6 million investment to develop its medical imaging technology.
Research centre to develop next generation of advanced chemical products
A new £7 million centre at the University of Leeds will lead UK research in manufacturing advanced chemical products.
New materials open door to electronics in extreme environments
A spin-out company from the University of Leeds is set to transform industry's ability to electronically monitor and interact with extreme environments.
Leeds researchers build world's most powerful terahertz laser chip
University of Leeds researchers have taken the lead in the race to build the world's most powerful terahertz laser chip.
Students to benefit from new lecture capture and multimedia investment
The University of Leeds is investing over £2m to set up a state-of-the-art lecture capture and multimedia management system.
University of Leeds to be a leader in data analytics and research
Two multi-million pound grants will make the University of Leeds a major centre for 'Big Data' analysis - and a national resource that can be used by academics.
Government backs secure "big data" centre
A multi-million pound centre for "big data" analytics at the University of Leeds will lead to unprecedented new insights into society, business and health in the UK.