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Large-scale research plans for engineering and technology

Published
Thursday 14th March, 2019
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Working with business
Technology

Leeds City Council’s Plans Panel has given the green light to support the University’s application to develop a site that will host large-scale research and experimental facilities.

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Government confirms 150-plus Leeds PhD places

Published
Monday 4th February, 2019
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University
Working with business

More than 150 fully-funded PhD researcher places are being created in Leeds after the University secured funding to train the next generation of scientists and engineers.

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Nexus joins forces with KPMG

Published
Monday 17th December, 2018
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Working with business

Nexus has joined forces with one of the world’s leading professional services firms, KPMG.

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Investment in Leeds’ high speed rail institute

Published
Thursday 6th December, 2018
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Technology
Working with business

Plans for the University’s new high speed rail research and development institute have moved forward after West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment Committee backed a £13m investment.

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University and Transport Systems Catapult announce alliance

Published
Tuesday 13th March, 2018
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Working with business
University

The University and the Transport Systems Catapult have announced a ‘Deep Academic Alliance’ agreement which will support the development and implementation of innovative transport technologies.

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Students and the city: InLeeds Day

Published
Wednesday 21st February, 2018
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Working with business
University

InLeeds Day, an initiative that encourages students to stay in Leeds after their studies, takes place today across the city, supported by Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry.

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Nexus showcased to senior regional business leaders

Published
Tuesday 9th January, 2018
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Working with business
University

Senior regional business leaders visited the University this week to find out how Nexus, its new gateway to world-leading research expertise and infrastructure, will boost economic growth.

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Diversity in the legal profession

Published
Tuesday 31st October, 2017
Categories
Working with business
Business & Economy

Progress is being made in creating a more diverse legal profession, according to new research, but women and black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) solicitors still face career progression barriers.