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Scientists create the world's thinnest gold
Scientists at the 映客直播 have created a new form of gold which is just two atoms thick 鈥� the thinnest unsupported gold ever created.
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New Government funding: revolutionising high speed rail
The Government has confirmed funding for the University to create one of the most advanced conventional and high speed rail research facilities in the world.
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New Director for Bragg Centre for Materials Research
The University has appointed Professor Edmund Linfield as the first Director for the Bragg Centre for Materials Research.
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New Executive Dean for Engineering and Physical Sciences
Professor Nora de Leeuw has been announced as the inaugural Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
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Research spotlight - March 2019
March round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
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Leeds develops new European partnership
The University has signed a new partnership agreement with one of Europe鈥檚 largest research and educational institutions.
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Government confirms 150-plus Leeds PhD places
More than 150 fully-funded PhD researcher places are being created in Leeds after the University secured funding to train the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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Bragg Centre: a new focus for materials research
A new centre for research into the analysis and development of advanced materials has launched at the 映客直播.
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New material that thickens as it鈥檚 pulled
Scientists have discovered the first synthetic material that becomes thicker 鈥� at the molecular level 鈥� as it is stretched.
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Indian students find the Spark for new businesses
Becoming an entrepreneur is an exciting step to take, but every successful business owner needs the right training and support to make their venture a success.