Using sound and light for ultra-fast data transfer
Researchers have made a breakthrough in the control of terahertz quantum cascade lasers, which could lead to the transmission of data at the rate of 100 gigabits per second.
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Self-driving the longest route yet
A project researching the latest autonomous vehicle technologies has successfully completed a 230-mile self-navigated journey on UK roads.
Using artificial intelligence to speed up cancer detection
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport visited the University today to hear how researchers are being trained to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against cancer.
Rail research centre on track to boost economy
A cutting-edge rail research centre being built by the University of Leeds has the potential to contribute billions of pounds to the UK economy, according to consultants GENECON.
Using ‘synthetic worlds’ to boost business efficiency
A spin-out company that uses advanced computer simulation to help organisations devise more efficient ways of working, has secured £750,000 in scale-up funding.
Drone wireless system can help rescue workers ‘see’ inside buildings
Engineers have developed a prototype drone-mounted wireless scanning system, which can fly up the outside of a high rise building and detect the whereabouts of individuals who may be trapped inside.
Worker robots that learn from mistakes
Practise makes perfect – it is an adage that has helped humans become highly dexterous, and now it is an approach that is being applied to robots.
The ‘lab-bot’ that could revolutionise hunt for cancer drugs
A robot-controlled laboratory where decisions are made by artificial intelligence will change the way new drugs are discovered, says a leading researcher.
The rare molecule weighing in on the birth of planets
Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule in the dust and gas disc around a young star – and it may provide an answer to one of the conundrums facing astronomers.
Boosting health technology innovation
More than three million citizens across the Leeds City Region are set to benefit as senior leaders from the healthtech industry - including the University of Leeds - announce a new partnership.