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Rubble recycling could be key to rebuilding Ukraine

Published
15 May 2025
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Research

An engineer from Ukraine will travel to the University of Leeds for expert training on how to use pioneering rubble recycling technology to help rebuild his war-torn country.

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Enhancing weather warnings in Ghana 

Published
23 April 2025
Categories
Environment
Global

The University of Leeds is collaborating with institutions in Ghana to combat climate challenges and nurture the next generation of scientists. 

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Mini rolling robot takes virtual biopsies

Published
27 March 2025
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News
Research

A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body and could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers.

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Health researchers changing lives early in their careers

Published
24 February 2025
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News
Research

Health and medicine researchers who are changing lives with cutting edge research early in their careers are being celebrated in a special exhibition at the University's Parkinson Court.

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Funding pledge to boost region's skills

Published
11 February 2025
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Working with our region

The University of Leeds has unveiled a new levy transfer project that aims to donate £1 million to eligible small employers to fully fund apprenticeship training and boost skills development.

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Speeding up new vaccine development

Published
19 December 2024
Categories
Health
Research

A device which could help reduce new vaccine production time to less than 100 days has been granted development funding.