New funding for PhD places announced by Business Secretary
The University is to receive £6 million in funding for additional PhD places as part of a major investment in science and engineering in the UK, announced by Business Secretary Greg Clark.
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384 results for 'centre immersive technologies'
Mimicking human driving in autonomous vehicles
Researchers from the University of Leeds are contributing to a 30-month autonomous vehicle project that will culminate in the most complex journey yet attempted across the UK without driver input.
Expert support for innovative water filtration business
Leeds researchers are supporting a business' £1m project to develop new graphene-based water filters, to bring the technology closer to addressing world-wide water scarcity.
Future of key musculoskeletal research centre secured
A multi-million pound investment has secured the future of a joint University and NHS research centre specialising in rheumatology, musculoskeletal diseases and joint replacement.
Government recognition for Leeds City Region medtech expertise
Research into innovative medical technologies has been recognised in the Government’s Industrial Strategy Life Sciences Sector Deal.
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.
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.