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Leeds professor joins Digital Futures Commission

Published
20 November 2020
Categories
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.

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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.

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Circular economy to drive UK sustainability

Published
12 November 2020
Categories
Business & Economy | Technology | Science

The University of Leeds has secured funding to help two large industrial sectors make the transition to a greener, more sustainable future where they reduce waste, energy and pollution.

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Leeds leaders rally together to support start-ups

Published
12 November 2020
Categories
Working with business | Working with business | Business & Economy

Senior leaders from across the Leeds City Region have joined forces to provide urgent support for innovators and entrepreneurs who will be key to the recovery of our future economy.

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'First of its kind' lung cancer trial

Published
10 November 2020
Categories
Science | Health

Scientists have been awarded £900,000 from Cancer Research UK to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer.

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Past is key to predicting future climate

Published
5 November 2020
Categories
Science | Environment

According to a new study, including paleoclimate data in the development of climate models could help scientists predict scenarios for future climate and propose strategies for mitigation.