News

Leeds professors shortlisted in international inventor prize

Published
Tuesday 24th April, 2018
Categories
Health
Science

Two inventors of a technique to wash cells and DNA out of tissue, so it is not rejected when transplanted into human bodies, have been shortlisted for the 2018 European Inventor of the Year award.

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University partners with Leeds Digital Festival

Published
Wednesday 11th April, 2018
Categories
University
Technology

Leeds celebrates all things digital next week as organisations from across the region come together for Leeds Digital Festival.

Student using virtual reality headset

New £10m plan to develop Yorkshire medical technology

Published
Tuesday 10th April, 2018
Categories
Health
Technology

Solving the challenges which hamper Yorkshire’s medical technology experts when they attempt to bring innovative products to market is the focus of a new partnership.

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Grab a Pint of Science with University researchers

Published
Monday 9th April, 2018
Categories
University
Science

University of Leeds scientists will bring science to the local pub this May, discussing everything from microbubbles to sustainable cities.

young adults smiling in a pub listening to a scientific talk

New quantum devices could revolutionise infrared detection

Published
Monday 9th April, 2018
Categories
Global
Technology

A new generation of ultra-sensitive detectors has opened up the use of infrared wavelengths for a large number of new applications that could improve people’s lives, according to researchers.

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Motherhood and inflammatory bowel disease

Published
Wednesday 4th April, 2018
Categories
Society & Politics
Health
News

Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should be given more advice about pregnancy so they can make informed choices about whether to have a family, say researchers.

The picture shows the tummy of a pregnant woman.