Business & Economy News

Spotting tomorrow's entrepreneurs today

Published
Wednesday 17th July, 2013
Categories
Business & Economy

Could you spot the next Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson by watching and listening to them pitch for business?

Roadmap for UK business schools

Published
Wednesday 29th May, 2013
Categories
Business & Economy

A report on how the UK's business schools could drive innovation and support growth in the UK economy has been launched by University of Leeds' Professor Richard Thorpe.

Universities rise to the efficiency challenge

Published
Wednesday 15th May, 2013
Categories
Business & Economy
University

Efficiency programmes at the University of Leeds are highlighted in a new report that shows how UK universities are saving billions by sharing high-value resources and using innovative technologies.

Small businesses could be key to UK recovery

Published
Tuesday 23rd April, 2013
Categories
Business & Economy

The UK economy is sitting on 'missing millions' as too many small businesses remain static, according to a new report by five leading business schools including Leeds University Business School.

Behind the wheel of company profits

Published
Wednesday 13th March, 2013
Categories
Environment
Business & Economy

Small-car manufacturer Fiat beat its efficiency record in the 2008 recession while former high-achievers Toyota and BMW showed their worst results in 10 years, according to a new study.

New guidelines to curb waste on infrastructure

Published
Monday 28th January, 2013
Categories
Working with business
Business & Economy

A new approach to procuring and managing large infrastructure projects based on work by University of Leeds academics promises to cut wasteful spending.

Stepping up to Bootcamp

Published
Wednesday 19th December, 2012
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

Fledgling entrepreneurs currently studying at the University of Leeds have participated in a special Business Bootcamp aimed at boosting their chances of business success.

Specialist distributor backs crucial business research

Published
Thursday 13th December, 2012
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

New research led by the University of Leeds and funded by specialist distributor Smiths News PLC will give businesses fresh insights into global trade.

Leeds Confucius Institute opens for business

Published
Thursday 29th November, 2012
Categories
Business & Economy

Leeds has joined an elite band of European universities with a specialist Confucius Institute dedicated to business and commerce.