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A high note for research and education
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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Creative solution to e-waste wins DARE Art Prize 2022
Sculptor Katie Surridge has been announced as the fourth winner of the 拢15,000 DARE Art Prize.
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Spin-out backer announces 拢215m of investment funds
An investment company co-founded by the University has announced an initial injection of 拢215m from investors.
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Changing the story
PR and Marketing Communications expert Annalise Coady has launched and transformed brands all around the world.
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Engineering quality of life for people with advanced cancers
A 拢7 million research project has been launched to develop a new imaging and keyhole surgery approach to the treatment of secondary bone tumours of the spine.
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拢3m test rig to spark innovation in UK nuclear industry
A test rig to help the nuclear industry design new reactors, decommission old ones and better dispose of waste from nuclear reprocessing is to be built at the University.
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Developing unbreakable screens
Cracked phone screens could become a thing of the past thanks to breakthrough research by a global team of scientists.
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A physicist who revolutionised modern science
Light Night Leeds 2021 marks the start of a season of events to honour the work and achievements of physicist Sir William Henry Bragg.
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Speeding up development of health technologies
A centre to support the development of health technology has been launched by the University in partnership with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
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鈥楢 terrific asset for UK textiles鈥� 鈥� industry backs new Leeds institute聽
Leading figures in the fashion and textile industry have welcomed the launch of Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) today.