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Advanced imaging shows real-time molecular interaction

Published
Tuesday 11th August, 2020
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University
Technology
Science

Visualising how molecules move in cells or interact with drugs will be possible with one of the world’s most advanced imaging centres being developed at the University.

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Leaders appointed for new cancer research centre

Published
Wednesday 1st July, 2020
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Technology
Science
Health
University

A major new interdisciplinary research centre has been launched with the aim of putting Leeds at the forefront of global efforts to tackle cancer.

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Driving forward energy-efficient electronics

Published
Monday 23rd March, 2020
Categories
Science
Technology

Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a new generation of electronics that will require less power and generate less heat.

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High-performance computing to aid scientific discovery

Published
Monday 17th February, 2020
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Technology
Science
Technology
Science

The University is to be part of two supercomputing centres - to boost the ability of researchers to make major scientific breaththroughs.

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A laser that can route light around corners

Published
Thursday 13th February, 2020
Categories
Global
Technology

Scientists and engineers have created the first electrically-driven ‘topological’ laser, which has the ability to route light particles around corners.

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Technology to toughen mobile phone screens

Published
Monday 19th August, 2019
Categories
Research and innovation
News
Business and partnerships

A University of Leeds spin-out which is pioneering a new way to make toughened glass for mobile phone screens and wearable devices has secured £600,000 to prove the benefits of its technology.

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Scientists create the world's thinnest gold

Published
Tuesday 6th August, 2019
Categories
Technology
Science

Scientists at the University of Leeds have created a new form of gold which is just two atoms thick – the thinnest unsupported gold ever created.

New Government funding: revolutionising high speed rail

Published
Wednesday 10th July, 2019
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Working with business
Technology

The Government has confirmed funding for the University to create one of the most advanced conventional and high speed rail research facilities in the world.