Global challenges News

University partnership awarded £1m to improve diagnosis of diseases

Published
Monday 3rd June, 2013
Categories
University
Science
Health

A partnership involving various research centres at the University has been awarded £1m over four years by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), to form a Diagnostic Evidence Co-operative.

Roadmap for UK business schools

Published
Wednesday 29th May, 2013
Categories
Business & Economy

A report on how the UK's business schools could drive innovation and support growth in the UK economy has been launched by University of Leeds' Professor Richard Thorpe.

Researchers reveal model of Sun's magnetic field

Published
Thursday 23rd May, 2013
Categories
Technology
Science

Researchers at the Universities of Leeds and Chicago have uncovered an important mechanism behind the generation of astrophysical magnetic fields such as that of the Sun.

Bee and wild flower biodiversity loss slows

Published
Wednesday 22nd May, 2013
Categories
Environment

Declines in the biodiversity of pollinating insects and wild plants have slowed in recent years, according to a new study.

Big business could learn survival lessons from family businesses

Published
Wednesday 22nd May, 2013
Categories
Society & Politics
Working with business

Family businesses are less likely to fail than big business because they are usually made up of a well functioning and diverse board of directors who are able to advise effectively.

Universities rise to the efficiency challenge

Published
Wednesday 15th May, 2013
Categories
Business & Economy
University

Efficiency programmes at the University of Leeds are highlighted in a new report that shows how UK universities are saving billions by sharing high-value resources and using innovative technologies.