£2m investment boost for professor's 'wonder material'
A cutting edge “deeptech” company born when a Leeds academic discovered a revolutionary new material that gets thicker as it is stretched has attracted £2 million in investment.
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Leeds hosts awards night for innovative communications charity
A charity based on the University of Leeds’ campus celebrated its ground-breaking communications work during a biannual awards event.
Leading banking expert delivers Leeds masterclass
One of the UK’s leading banking experts has given a masterclass on careers in the financial sector during a special talk at the University of Leeds.
University of Leeds providing skills for life
Offering lifelong opportunities to learn new skills and prepare for changing career demands is a key ambition of the University of Leeds.
How much microfibre do we emit with our washing?
The UK’s laundry releases microfibres weighing the equivalent of up to 1,500 double-decker buses every year, according to new research.
Leeds spinout Slingshot Simulations secures £3m investment
Slingshot Simulations, a spinout from the University of Leeds, has secured a £3 million round of investment led by Northern Gritstone, alongside Mercia and the Northern Powerhouse Fund.
Analysis reveals scale of tertiary education's carbon emissions
A major analysis of the carbon footprint of universities and FE colleges has revealed for the first time the source and scale of their emissions.
Why chocolate feels so good? It's down to lubrication
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.
UK needs to use phosphorus sustainably
Phosphorus use in the UK needs to be better managed and used in a much more sustainable way to reduce river pollution and increase resilience over rising fertiliser prices, say researchers.
Breaking barriers: Leeds academic becomes UK’s 41st Black woman Professor
A design engineer at the University of Leeds is the latest academic to join a small but growing cohort of Black women professors.