Assessing the problem of poor sanitation
Experts are investigating a better way of measuring the number of people exposed to the health risks of poorly-managed sanitation systems.
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EPSRC delegation meets engineering researchers at Leeds
Engineering leaders from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) visited the University this week to find out more about the breadth of engineering research taking place here.
Showcasing the breadth of health research at Leeds
Senior leaders from the Medical Research Council (MRC) visited the University today to find out more about the interdisciplinary health research taking place here.
Helping a heavy industry reach net-zero
Scientists have secured funding to investigate ways the UK steel industry can be decarbonised within 30 years.
Rail research centre on track to boost economy
A cutting-edge rail research centre being built by the University of Leeds has the potential to contribute billions of pounds to the UK economy, according to consultants GENECON.
Quicker and cooler is best for clothes
Groundbreaking research into the impact washing machines have on clothes and the environment shows that shorter, cooler washes help clothes look better for longer and release fewer microfibres.
PhD centre will nurture new leaders in Earth observation
A new centre will enable 50 fully-funded PhD researchers to harness satellite data to tackle global environmental challenges.
Using ‘synthetic worlds’ to boost business efficiency
A spin-out company that uses advanced computer simulation to help organisations devise more efficient ways of working, has secured £750,000 in scale-up funding.
Leeds research could revolutionise vaccine development
Research which has identified a way of making a safer and cheaper polio vaccine is to be scaled-up – to see if it could be used in commercial vaccine production.
Most Black Friday purchases soon end up as waste
The retail bonanza set to begin today, Black Friday, is expected to see more than half of shoppers buying electronic goods and almost a third purchasing clothes.