School of Music invests in new Steinway pianos
A major investment in new musical instruments at the University of Leeds was today celebrated with the performance of a specially-composed piece of music.
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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.
Better monitoring needed for pregnant women with diabetes
Half the babies born to women with diabetes are at risk of suffering complications due to fluctuations in their mothers’ glucose levels, say researchers.
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.
Lack of sleep damaging for children
More than a third of primary school children are failing to get sufficient sleep, according to research presented at the British Sleep Society conference.
New Director of Nexus appointed
Dr Martin Stow has been appointed as the Director of Nexus and will lead a programme to embed new approaches to nurturing and supporting innovation and enterprise across the University.
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.
Fetal heart development providing clues to miscarriage
The major structures of a baby's heart form in just four days, according to new research using the latest imaging techniques.