Business & Economy News

New guidelines to curb waste on infrastructure

Published
Monday 28th January, 2013
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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
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Business & Economy
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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
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Business & Economy
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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
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Business & Economy

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

China and the West

Published
Tuesday 18th September, 2012
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Business & Economy

China's investment in the European Union is rising but remains a tiny fraction of the country's overseas investments, according to research from Leeds University Business School.

M&S Company Archive to open at University

Published
Friday 9th March, 2012
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Business & Economy
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The new Michael Marks Building, which will house M&S' full Company Archive and include expansion space for collections from the University library, opens its doors to the public on Friday 16th March.

Turning the key to economic recovery

Published
Thursday 8th March, 2012
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Business & Economy

Ana Botin, the CEO of Santander UK, will be delivering a guest lecture at Leeds University Business School in March on 'UK Banks and Small Businesses: key to economic recovery'.

Should your business 'go mutual' to survive the downturn?

Published
Monday 6th February, 2012
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Business & Economy

Wisdom has it that employee-owned firms are small, undercapitalised and less efficient than conventional firms. The success of the John Lewis Partnership, the story goes, must be the exception.

M&S Company Archive Fashion Design Styling Project

Published
Tuesday 24th January, 2012
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Business & Economy
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Design students have created innovative outfits from vintage and new Marks & Spencer clothes and accessories as part of their degree.

Seeking benefits, avoiding conflicts

Published
Friday 13th January, 2012
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Business & Economy

A new report on Uganda's emerging oil and gas industry says companies can improve their corporate social responsibility (CSR) to give fairer employment, compensation and land deals to communities.