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Virtual worlds addressing real-life issues

Published
Monday 26th September, 2022
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Global
Technology
Working with business
Research

From space exploration to protecting the world’s rainforests, the benefits of creating virtual models of real-life scenarios are limitless.

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Leeds Digital Festival 2022

Published
Tuesday 20th September, 2022
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Working with our region
University
Technology

Leeds Digital Festival has announced the full schedule for its latest instalment of the tech showcase, with over 200 events taking place from Tuesday 20 to Friday 30 September.

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University and Asda announce data partnership

Published
Monday 18th July, 2022
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Working with business
Health

Asda and the University have joined forces to better understand pressing societal challenges such as nutrition, environmental and health issues through a strategic data partnership.

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Creating a net zero journey from farm to fork

Published
Wednesday 6th July, 2022
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Working with business
Environment

A novel research network aims move the country’s agri-food industry closer to net zero emissions, enabling the UK to meet its 2050 emissions target.

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A high note for research and education

Published
Tuesday 7th June, 2022
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Working with business
Technology
Science
University

A fanfare performed by the Black Dyke Band has marked the official opening of the Sir William Henry Bragg building, a hub for physical sciences and engineering teaching and research at the University.

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Leeds student’s Jubilee emblem goes global

Published
Monday 30th May, 2022
Categories
Society & Politics
Working with business
Arts & Culture

It's emblazoned across London Buses and embellished on Krispy Kreme donuts; etched onto the Wimbledon Singles Final coin and stitched into socks.

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Spin-out backer announces £215m of investment funds

Published
Friday 20th May, 2022
Categories
University
Working with our region
Working with business

An investment company co-founded by the University has announced an initial injection of £215m from investors.

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Science Minister George Freeman visits Nexus

Published
Thursday 19th May, 2022
Categories
Working with business
Working with our region
Science

The UK Science Minister visited the University to learn how its state-of-the-art innovation hub is helping the city region become a global force in health technology. 

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Low risk of COVID-19 spread on Underground rail

Published
Tuesday 8th February, 2022
Categories
Working with business
Science
Technology
Health
Coronavirus

People travelling on the London Underground and similar rail systems were at a low risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, according to computer simulations.

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Upskilling the nation’s workforce

Published
Monday 7th February, 2022
Categories
Working with business
Working with our region
University

From nursing to computer science, apprenticeships at the University of Leeds offer an alternative route into higher level qualifications.