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Can air cleaners reduce COVID-19 in schools?

Published
5 November 2021
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Working with business
Science
Coronavirus
Health

A study has been launched into the feasibility of using air cleaners to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in 30 primary schools in Bradford.

Examples of the fabricated glass composite shown under a UV light (black light), revealing the emission of bright and pure colours.

Developing unbreakable screens

Published
29 October 2021
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Global
Technology
Science

Cracked phone screens could become a thing of the past thanks to breakthrough research by a global team of scientists.

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Industry 'must prepare now' for green electricity

Published
28 October 2021
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Working with business
Environment

Industry must speed up investment in new technologies that allow manufacture of materials using renewable electricity if net zero emissions targets are to be met, researchers warn.

Statement

Published
27 September 2021
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Statements

University of Leeds statement: Teaching and learning in the 2021/22 academic year.

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Top honour for engineering’s ‘best of the best’

Published
22 September 2021
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Coronavirus
Science

An academic who has led research into the way the virus responsible for COVID-19 spreads in buildings and enclosed spaces has been honoured by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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Speeding up development of health technologies

Published
16 September 2021
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Technology
Health

A centre to support the development of health technology has been launched by the University in partnership with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Showcasing digital expertise

Published
15 September 2021
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Technology

Researchers across the University are preparing to showcase their digital expertise as part of a packed programme for the largest tech event in the UK.