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New centre to revolutionise medical technology

Published
Wednesday 27th February, 2013
Categories
Technology
Health

The University of Leeds is leading a £5.7 million, government-backed initiative to transform the way replacement joints and other medical implants are made.

'Wet' computer server could cut internet waste

Published
Wednesday 27th February, 2013
Categories
Science
Technology

A revolutionary liquid-cooled computer server that could slash the carbon footprint of the internet is being tested at the University of Leeds.

M&S Director launches Shwopping on campus

Published
Thursday 21st February, 2013
Categories
Working with business
University

University of Leeds partner Marks and Spencer has launched its Shwopping campaign during a visit by Richard Gillies, Director of Plan A, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business.

Human heart development slower than other mammals

Published
Thursday 21st February, 2013
Categories
Health

The walls of the human heart are a disorganised jumble of tissue until relatively late in pregnancy despite having the shape of a fully functioning heart, according to a pioneering study.

New £26m library for Leeds students

Published
Friday 8th February, 2013
Categories
University

A stunning new 'flagship' Library for the University of Leeds has been approved by planners.

Leeds joins partners in £170m European drug development project

Published
Thursday 7th February, 2013
Categories
Health
Working with business

Chemists at the University of Leeds will join a £170 million pan-European project, bringing together university researchers and pharmaceutical companies to develop the next generation of drugs.

Green tea

Green tea and red wine extracts disrupt Alzheimer's

Published
Monday 4th February, 2013
Categories
Health
Science

Natural chemicals found in green tea and red wine may disrupt a key step of the Alzheimer's disease pathway, according to new research from the University of Leeds.

Student filmmakers call the shots

Published
Tuesday 29th January, 2013
Categories
University
Arts & Culture

A team of four students have won this year's Student Video Competition, with their winning entry impressing judges so much it could not be distinguished from videos made by professionals.

Universities Minister tours chemical labs

Published
Tuesday 29th January, 2013
Categories
University
Technology
Science

State-of-the-art facilities for chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Leeds were showcased this week during a visit by the Minister for Universities and Science.