Researchers uncover new forms of blindness
Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered six new forms of inherited blindness, each one resulting from mutations in a different gene important in eye development and vision.
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765 results for 'immersive technologies'
Leading the way in Earth observation research
The UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has awarded the University of Leeds £5 million to host and lead two national centres for studying the Earth from space.
Research centre to develop next generation of advanced chemical products
A new £7 million centre at the University of Leeds will lead UK research in manufacturing advanced chemical products.
The weird and wonderful side of science
Leeds Festival of Science (14 March - 4 April) marks its 8th birthday this year with a packed programme of events for the general public.
New materials open door to electronics in extreme environments
A spin-out company from the University of Leeds is set to transform industry's ability to electronically monitor and interact with extreme environments.
Leeds researchers build world's most powerful terahertz laser chip
University of Leeds researchers have taken the lead in the race to build the world's most powerful terahertz laser chip.
Students to benefit from new lecture capture and multimedia investment
The University of Leeds is investing over £2m to set up a state-of-the-art lecture capture and multimedia management system.
Legacies of the First World War
Exploring the impact of innovation in technology during the Great War and shedding light on how people resisted the war are just two of many insights offered by new University of Leeds research.
University of Leeds to be a leader in data analytics and research
Two multi-million pound grants will make the University of Leeds a major centre for 'Big Data' analysis - and a national resource that can be used by academics.
Sir Alan Langlands to be new Chair of N8 Research Partnership
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds has been appointed as the new Chair of the N8 Research Partnership.