Leeds on track: new Institute for High Speed Rail
The University of Leeds is investing £10m to develop the UK’s first dedicated centre for high speed rail technologies and system integration.
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379 results for 'centre immersive technologies'
Boost for enterprise with £5 million universities' initiative
The University of Leeds is one of three universities partnering in a £5 million programme to help get academic research into business.
Novel material keeps itself germ-free
Scientists have developed a novel weapon in the battle against deadly hospital-acquired infections – a textile that disinfects itself.
Championing medtech in the Leeds City Region
The University has led a Science and Innovation Audit, commissioned by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to highlight investment opportunities for medical technologies.
National research centre to make infrastructure more efficient
Developing more durable infrastructure materials to help the public and private sectors save money and reduce their environmental impact is the focus of new civil engineering research at Leeds.
New Chief Operating Officer appointed
Tim Peakman has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer at the University of Leeds.
Green light for engineering and physical sciences
The University’s ambitious plans for advancing engineering and physical sciences has taken a major step forward today with a green light from Leeds City Council.
Tracking the giant Antarctic iceberg
The largest remaining ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula lost nearly 10% of its area when an iceberg four times the size of London broke free earlier this month.
Mouse scans to tackle human heart disease
It’s two thousand times smaller and beats ten times faster – but the mouse heart holds important clues to the way heart disease develops in humans.
How ‘green’ is your waterproof jacket?
In the face of unpredictable weather conditions, waterproof jackets have become key items in many people’s wardrobes.