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.
High-performance computing to aid scientific discovery Published 17 February 2020 Categories Technology | Science | Technology | Science The University is to be part of two supercomputing centres - to boost the ability of researchers to make major scientific breaththroughs.
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.
Next Vice-Chancellor appointed to the University of Leeds Published 14 February 2020 Categories University Professor Simone Buitendijk has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds.
Helping a heavy industry reach net-zero Published 13 February 2020 Categories Environment | Technology Scientists have secured funding to investigate ways the UK steel industry can be decarbonised within 30 years.
A laser that can route light around corners Published 13 February 2020 Categories Global | Technology Scientists and engineers have created the first electrically-driven ‘topological’ laser, which has the ability to route light particles around corners.
Giving back: National Student Volunteering Week Published 12 February 2020 Categories University With National Student Volunteering Week 2020 underway this week, the University is celebrating the impact student volunteers have on local, national and international communities.
Using sound and light for ultra-fast data transfer Published 11 February 2020 Categories Technology | Science Researchers have made a breakthrough in the control of terahertz quantum cascade lasers, which could lead to the transmission of data at the rate of 100 gigabits per second.
Success in key international ranking Published 10 February 2020 Categories University The University of Leeds has once again been recognised as one of the world's most international universities.
University acquires city centre venue Published 5 February 2020 Categories Business & Economy | University The University has exchanged an agreement to purchase Cloth Hall Court from Leeds Beckett University.
Self-driving the longest route yet Published 5 February 2020 Categories Working with business | Technology A project researching the latest autonomous vehicle technologies has successfully completed a 230-mile self-navigated journey on UK roads.
Open for business: National Apprenticeship Week 2020 Published 3 February 2020 Categories University As National Apprenticeship Week 2020 kicks off, the University of Leeds is celebrating the success of its partnerships and those studying on its programmes.
Yorkshire patients needed for irritable bowel syndrome trial Published 28 January 2020 Categories Health Patients in GP surgeries across West Yorkshire are being invited to take part in a large trial of low-dose amitriptyline for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
How technology is changing the world of work Published 27 January 2020 Categories Working with business | Society & Politics A new £8 million research centre exploring how technology is changing the world of work will officially launch this week.
Inspiring innovation on an international stage Published 24 January 2020 Categories University Leeds and the City Region takes its place on the international stage this January, with visitors from across the world seeing first-hand how Leeds inspires innovation.