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Resilience robots to be tested at national challenge event

Published
Friday 16th June, 2017
Categories
Technology

Ten of the most advanced infrastructure robots and systems currently in development will be put to the test later this month at the UK Robotics Week Resilient Infrastructure Challenge event in Leeds.

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New tool will help unlock cycling potential

Published
Monday 24th April, 2017
Categories
Society & Politics
Environment

A new online tool reveals the areas and routes in England that have the greatest potential for cycling.

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Flood prevention measures need closer monitoring

Published
Wednesday 15th March, 2017
Categories
Environment

Natural measures to manage river flooding can play a valuable role in flood prevention, but a lack of monitoring means their true potential remains unclear, researchers say.

Pedestrian simulated task for drivers

How a larger windscreen could improve lorry safety

Published
Monday 30th January, 2017
Categories
Technology
Health

The size of a lorry's windscreen can have a dramatic impact on the safety of other road users, according to a series of experiments conducted by psychologists at the University of Leeds.

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Forging the future of the UK’s steel industry

Published
Monday 23rd January, 2017
Categories
Business & Economy

A blueprint for the future of the UK’s steel industry is set out in a new report by a cross-party group of MPs and Leeds University Business School.