Why properly labelling light bulbs could mean a greener planet
Consumers are more willing to buy energy efficient light bulbs when the energy costs are clearly labelled, a new study has found.
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765 results for 'immersive technologies'
Government backs secure "big data" centre
A multi-million pound centre for "big data" analytics at the University of Leeds will lead to unprecedented new insights into society, business and health in the UK.
University to lead regenerative medicine training
A new £3.2 million training centre aimed at keeping the UK at the cutting edge of regenerative medicine research will be based at the University of Leeds, the government announced today.
Researchers grapple with nuclear legacy
The University of Leeds will lead a consortium of 10 universities in a national research programme looking at ways of dealing with Britain's nuclear waste.
New research opens door to Alzheimer's test
Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed a new technology that could form the basis of a simple blood test for Alzheimer's disease.
New Year's Honours 2014
Congratulations to Dr Alistair McFadyen (School of Philosophy, Religion and the History of Science) and alumnus Keir Starmer QC, along with other alumni who were recognised in the New Year's Honours.
University's campaign to Make a World of Difference
The University of Leeds has announced a £60m fundraising campaign to create new student opportunities, push forward its research and support its vision of a place among world-leading universities.
Children and researchers create eco-comic
Penguins wearing reflective hats and cars that run on tomato ketchup are among the highlights of a new graphic novel published by the University of Leeds' Centre in Low Carbon Technologies.
Nobel laureate marks Bragg centenary
Professor Dan Shechtman celebrated crystallography's profound impact on modern science in the Bragg Centenary Lecture 2013 - and explained how he overturned one of the discipline's key principles.
New online course is enjoyed around the world
Pioneering online learners have praised a free course offered by the University of Leeds as part of its venture into MOOCs.