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Ministers asked to intervene over rail research institute

Published
24 November 2020
Categories
Science | Society & Politics | Technology | Working with business

Rail industry and civic leaders are urging the Government to accelerate construction of an advanced rail Institute that would provide a “...game-changing opportunity for the UK”.

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Using research power to tackle global issues

Published
23 November 2020
Categories
Research | Society & Politics | Science | Health | University

The University of Leeds has secured part of a new £147 million research initiative to work with developing nations on the world's biggest challenges.

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Policy Leeds launched to link academics with policymakers

Published
23 November 2020
Categories
Working with business | Global | Society & Politics | University

A new policy institute has launched at the University of Leeds - aimed at strengthening the ties between the University’s world-renowned research community and policymakers around the globe.

Leeds professor joins Digital Futures Commission

Published
20 November 2020
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Working with business | Technology | Business & Economy

A leading academic from the University of Leeds has joined an influential panel of experts on the newly-launched Digital Futures Commission.

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Breakthrough technology boosts breast cancer diagnosis

Published
20 November 2020
Categories
Working with business | Health

New technology which helps doctors more accurately diagnose breast cancer has been recognised by the US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) for its exceptional potential clinical value.

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Universities unite over global climate challenges

Published
19 November 2020
Categories
Coronavirus | Global | Environment

A global coalition of leading climate research universities has urged world leaders to act now to avoid catastrophic environmental consequences.

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Space research aims to boost Yorkshire economy

Published
18 November 2020
Categories
Working with business | Environment | Business & Economy

The University is to help spearhead a national programme of technological revolution backed by the UK Space Agency.

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Research collaboration with West Coast Partnership

Published
18 November 2020
Categories
Working with business | Science | Technology

The University has announced a research agreement with the West Coast Partnership, the franchise that runs rail services on the West Coast Main Line and selected as the operator of phase one of HS2.

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Pre-surgery chemotherapy benefits to be explored

Published
18 November 2020
Categories
Science | Health

The benefits of giving chemotherapy before surgery to bowel cancer patients will be further explored in a new £3.4 million trial, one of three awarded regional funding.

Suki Lee, a research student at Leeds at the Alderley Pak Lighthouse Lab

Waves of praise for Lighthouse Labs scientists

Published
17 November 2020
Categories
Health | Science | Coronavirus

University staff and students have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire, a key part of the Government’s COVID-19 testing strategy.