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Better tools to study the processes of life

Published
23 June 2017
Categories
Health
Science

Scientists have developed a new biological tool for examining molecules – the building blocks of life. It could provide new insights and benefits such as reducing numbers of animals used in research.

drone

Resilience robots to be tested at national challenge event

Published
16 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.

Computer science

Degree partnership with PwC will address skills gap

Published
12 June 2017
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Working with business

A significant partnership between global professional services firm PwC and the University has created a new degree apprenticeship, an innovative way for young people to launch a career in technology.

Film student Kyle Withington, Col Needham, Karen Emanuel, Paul Cooke, Stuart Clarke and Alan Langlands

New prize highlights talented student filmmakers

Published
26 April 2017
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Arts & Culture

A new competition established by the University's Cultural Institute has encouraged student filmmakers to showcase some of its ground-breaking research.

John Kingman, Alan Langlands, Andy Dougill

Pioneering research presented to UKRI chair

Published
25 April 2017
Categories
University
Environment
Science

The impact of the University’s research and its commitment to supporting early career academics has been demonstrated to the incoming chair of the new body set to oversee the UK’s research councils.

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Striking new public art for Nexus

Published
12 April 2017
Categories
University

The University has commissioned the British-American artist, Liliane Lijn, to create a new work of public art for its campus.