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Resilience robots to be tested at national challenge event

Published
16 June 2017
Categories
Technology

Ten of the most advanced infrastructure robots and systems currently in development will be put to the test later this month at the UK Robotics Week Resilient Infrastructure Challenge event in Leeds.

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Volcanic ‘plumerang’ could impact human health

Published
12 June 2017
Categories
Global
Science

A new study has found a previously undetected potential health risk from the high concentration of small particles found in the boomerang-like return of a volcanic plume.

Computer science

Degree partnership with PwC will address skills gap

Published
12 June 2017
Categories
Working with business

A significant partnership between global professional services firm PwC and the University has created a new degree apprenticeship, an innovative way for young people to launch a career in technology.

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New approach set to make peptide stapling widely available

Published
1 June 2017
Categories
Science
Health

Scientists have created a new method to structure peptides, which they say will be cheaper and make the process of using stapled peptides in drug discovery much more widely available.

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Research examines early death link to youth injuries

Published
26 May 2017
Categories
Health

Children and young people admitted to hospital with injuries related to self-harming, drugs or alcohol face an increased risk of premature death, according to new research.

Hosepipe

Manufacturing technique can make proteins less effective

Published
4 May 2017
Categories
Science

Biopharma and food businesses working with proteins now have access to better information about how a type of fluid flow used in manufacturing processes can affect the quality of their products.

Leeds Digital Festival at the University

Published
24 April 2017
Categories
University

With Leeds being home to the largest digital sector outside London, the University is celebrating its contribution with a series of events during Leeds Digital Festival 2017.

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A rare glimpse of Leeds' parks through time

Published
24 April 2017
Categories
Society & Politics
Arts & Culture

A new exhibition and online photographic archive will allow residents of Leeds to get a glimpse of the city's parks and green spaces since the early 1900s.