Planning for Leeds’ driverless future
A new study has predicted the effects driverless cars could have on urban transport systems and public behaviour in the City of Leeds.
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Business expertise drives ethical hackathon
More than 100 students took part in this year’s Fintech Hackathon, receiving valuable advice from leading businesses during the 24-hour challenge.
Ten-foot tall microscopes helping combat world’s worst diseases
The century-long mission to understand how the proteins which underpin amyloid-based diseases like Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s has taken major steps forward in the last 12 months.
Nursing apprentices meet Minister
Nursing apprentices taught by the University had an opportunity to share their experiences with the Minister for Apprenticeships.
Testing new cancer treatment which could banish chemotherapy
Current treatment for head and neck cancer can have debilitating side-effects, but new research combining robotics, nanoparticles, ultrasound and lasers could treat it without chemo- or radiotherapy.
Harnessing genetics to tackle TB
A landmark study could herald a quicker, more tailored treatment for the millions of people around the world living with tuberculosis (TB).
Leeds shares massive research and development boost for UK’s creative industries
A new multi-million pound research project to boost creative innovation in the textile and fashion industry is being spearheaded by the University of Leeds.
Shining a light on the operation of lasers
Lasers are widely used as high power sources of light operating at a specific frequency. But how does this frequency get selected when a laser is turned on, and how quickly?
Transport Secretary’s HS2 decision boosts new rail institute
A Government announcement has unlocked the potential of the University’s new institute for high speed rail.
‘Smart’ farms to transform how we produce food
The University is launching a new initiative to give farms and business a competitive advantage and increase their value.