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Clare Barclay Microsoft UK CEO is sat next to a Nexus member.

Digital innovation highlighted at Microsoft CEO visit

Published
Friday 22nd September, 2023
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Technology
Business & Economy
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University

Microsoft’s UK CEO praised the University’s innovation partnerships during a campus visit as part of Leeds Digital Festival.

The Minister for Tech and Digital Economy has a remote controller in his hand controlling a robot which is on a tube in front of him. A member of the Acuity Robotics team is stood beside the Minister telling him how to control the robot.

Minister visits to explore digital technology

Published
Tuesday 19th September, 2023
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Business & Economy
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Technology

The Minister responsible for UK digital and tech policy visited the University, as a part of the Leeds Digital Festival schedule, to see how the city region is developing innovative digital technology

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University to host UK Corporate Games

Published
Friday 15th September, 2023
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Working with business
University

The UK Corporate Games 2024 is heading to Leeds following a successful joint bid by Leeds City Council and the University of Leeds.

University of Leeds Chartered Manager degree apprenticeship students in their graduation gowns, alongside programme leaders

Graduate apprentices boost public sector skills

Published
Wednesday 13th September, 2023
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Healthcare and management graduates from University of Leeds Apprenticeship programmes are boosting public services across the Leeds city region.

Dr Lindsey Waverton Taylor is seen attending a 3D weaving machine in the Innovation Centre at the University of Leeds.

New course weaves textile innovation with sustainability

Published
Wednesday 16th August, 2023
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Technology
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A new University of Leeds course will address a skills gap in the UK’s textile industry and ensure the future production of textiles is less harmful to our environment.

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Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable

Published
Tuesday 15th August, 2023
Categories
Global
Science
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One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel when they are eaten.

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Minister for Health and Secondary Care visits Nexus

Published
Thursday 3rd August, 2023
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The UK Minister for Health and Secondary Care visited the University of Leeds to see how the city region is developing innovative healthcare technologies.

Rachel Reeves MP stands at a podium on a stage to address guests at Northern Gritstone's AGM.

University innovation helps drive UK economy

Published
Tuesday 25th July, 2023
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Working with business

Leeds has a key role to play in driving innovation and investment in the North, according to business and political leaders.