‘Workplace AI revolution isn’t happening yet,’ survey shows
The UK risks a growing divide between organisations who have invested in new, artificial intelligence-enabled digital technologies and those who haven’t, new research suggests.
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Nexus home to Northern Cell Metrology Hub
Nexus has been unveiled as the home of the Northern Cell Metrology Hub, a new centre of innovation for clinical diagnostics and new medical technology.
£2m investment boost for professor's 'wonder material'
A cutting edge “deeptech” company born when a Leeds academic discovered a revolutionary new material that gets thicker as it is stretched has attracted £2 million in investment.
Leading banking expert delivers Leeds masterclass
One of the UK’s leading banking experts has given a masterclass on careers in the financial sector during a special talk at the University of Leeds.
Fintech placements for students as new centre launches in Leeds
University of Leeds students will have the opportunity to take up placements in some of the UK’s leading fintech companies, in a fresh announcement confirmed at the launch of a new nationwide centre.
University of Leeds providing skills for life
Offering lifelong opportunities to learn new skills and prepare for changing career demands is a key ambition of the University of Leeds.
Leeds spinout Slingshot Simulations secures £3m investment
Slingshot Simulations, a spinout from the University of Leeds, has secured a £3 million round of investment led by Northern Gritstone, alongside Mercia and the Northern Powerhouse Fund.
Universities key to devolving economic power to regions
The knowledge, expertise and research innovation offered by universities such as Leeds will be vital in devolving more economic power to the regions, according to the Mayor of West Yorkshire.
'Government must protect critical services from climate change'
A damning report from MPs says the Government needs to do more to protect critical national infrastructure in the UK from being disrupted by extreme weather.
Over a third of office workers “hybrid misfits”
Over a third of office staff are working away from home for more days than they would like, according to new research from the University.