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Manufacturing technique can make proteins less effective

Published
Thursday 4th May, 2017
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Science

Biopharma and food businesses working with proteins now have access to better information about how a type of fluid flow used in manufacturing processes can affect the quality of their products.

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Improving the wisdom of crowds

Published
Tuesday 2nd May, 2017
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Science

A new approach to predicting the outcomes of major events could give people an incentive to seek out more diverse sources of information, according to a new study.

John Kingman, Alan Langlands, Andy Dougill

Pioneering research presented to UKRI chair

Published
Tuesday 25th April, 2017
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University
Environment
Science

The impact of the University’s research and its commitment to supporting early career academics has been demonstrated to the incoming chair of the new body set to oversee the UK’s research councils.

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Celebrating science with songs and surgery

Published
Monday 6th March, 2017
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Science

Leeds Festival of Science is back, offering a range of events from songs about science to a chance to have a go at keyhole surgery.

The DARE Art Prize 2017 is announced by Dominic Gray of Opera North. Credit: Malcolm Johnson

Breaking sonic boundaries: DARE Art Prize winner announced

Published
Monday 13th February, 2017
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Science
Arts & Culture

A composer working with sounds below the limits of human hearing has been announced as the winner of the inaugural £15,000 DARE Art Prize by Opera North and the University's Cultural Institute.

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University unveils £17m Astbury lab investment

Published
Tuesday 31st January, 2017
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University
Science

The results of a £17 million investment in advanced biological research equipment have been unveiled at the University today, with the official opening of the Astbury BioStructure Laboratory.

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DARE Art Prize shortlist announced

Published
Thursday 19th January, 2017
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University
Science
Arts & Culture

The University's Cultural Institute and Opera North have announced the shortlist for their inaugural DARE Art Prize.

Major investment in the UK’s manufacturing research base

Published
Tuesday 6th December, 2016
Categories
Science

Six new multi-million pound research hubs, aimed at strengthening the UK’s manufacturing industries, have been announced this week by Universities and Science Minister, Jo Johnson MP.