EPSRC delegation meets engineering researchers at Leeds Published 21 February 2020 Categories News Engineering leaders from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) visited the University this week to find out more about the breadth of engineering research taking place here.
The robot opening a window on an ancient civilisation Published 20 February 2020 Categories Science | Technology Engineers have developed a robot that has successfully navigated one of the narrow shafts of the Great Pyramid - in an attempt to solve one of the big mysteries in Egyptian archaeology.
Showcasing the breadth of health research at Leeds Published 14 February 2020 Categories Health Senior leaders from the Medical Research Council (MRC) visited the University today to find out more about the interdisciplinary health research taking place here.
Sampling world-leading science Published 16 January 2020 Categories Working with business | University Maths, artificial intelligence, robotics and fluid dynamics were on the agenda when Universities Minister Chris Skidmore visited the University.
Worker robots that learn from mistakes Published 4 November 2019 Categories News | Technology Practise makes perfect – it is an adage that has helped humans become highly dexterous, and now it is an approach that is being applied to robots.
The ‘lab-bot’ that could revolutionise hunt for cancer drugs Published 7 October 2019 Categories Technology | Health A robot-controlled laboratory where decisions are made by artificial intelligence will change the way new drugs are discovered, says a leading researcher.
A miniature robot that could check colons for early signs of disease Published 19 June 2019 Categories Health | Technology Engineers have shown it is technically possible to guide a tiny robotic capsule inside the colon to take micro-ultrasound images.
Immersive technologies become the new reality at Leeds Published 13 June 2019 Categories Technology | University Virtual reality (VR) is becoming the new normal at the University of Leeds, as staff and students working in engineering, arts, humanities, social sciences and health research embrace the technology.
Research Spotlight - April 2019 Published 30 April 2019 Categories University April's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Redesigning cancer screening technology Published 16 April 2019 Categories Technology | Health | News Engineers have developed a prototype endoscope which they say could cut the cost of manufacture from £80,000 to just £40.
Research spotlight - March 2019 Published 29 March 2019 Categories University March round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Changing the relationship between disability and technology Published 28 March 2019 Categories Science | Arts & Culture A major new research project is harnessing a diverse range of disciplines to examine how technologists can learn from people with disabilities – and support them in the future.
Challenging current understanding of the deep-sea Published 27 March 2019 Categories Environment | Science New research has revealed how currents deep on the ocean floor are able to travel thousands of miles.
Leeds develops new European partnership Published 26 March 2019 Categories Global | University The University has signed a new partnership agreement with one of Europe’s largest research and educational institutions.
Come and Be Curious about university research Published 18 March 2019 Categories University A free, family-friendly open day on Saturday 30 March will give an insight into some of the University’s most engaging research.