Research Spotlight - April 2019
April's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
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769 results for 'immersive technologies'
Using virtual populations to create safer medical devices
The current innovation process for medical technologies risks stifling the development of new devices, a leading researcher has argued.
Redesigning cancer screening technology
Engineers have developed a prototype endoscope which they say could cut the cost of manufacture from £80,000 to just £40.
New report plans a roadmap to a lower carbon city
A new report sets out how Leeds could become a carbon neutral city by 2050 – and potentially by 2030.
Leeds in top 40 most international universities
Leeds has been recognised as one of the world's most international universities.
Research spotlight - March 2019
March round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Changing the relationship between disability and technology
A major new research project is harnessing a diverse range of disciplines to examine how technologists can learn from people with disabilities – and support them in the future.
Challenging current understanding of the deep-sea
New research has revealed how currents deep on the ocean floor are able to travel thousands of miles.
Leeds develops new European partnership
The University has signed a new partnership agreement with one of Europe’s largest research and educational institutions.
Large-scale research plans for engineering and technology
Leeds City Council’s Plans Panel has given the green light to support the University’s application to develop a site that will host large-scale research and experimental facilities.