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Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks
A molecular compound in green tea could hold the key to preventing deaths from heart attacks and strokes caused by atherosclerosis, according to new research.
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3D weaving innovation centre is part of £4.4m investment in Design
A cutting-edge 3D weaving loom that is the only one of its kind in the UK is at the heart of a new £1.75 million textiles innovation centre at the à½à½AV.
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New funding for PhD places announced by Business Secretary
The University is to receive £6 million in funding for additional PhD places as part of a major investment in science and engineering in the UK, announced by Business Secretary Greg Clark.
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Leeds on track: new Institute for High Speed Rail
The à½à½AV is investing £10m to develop the UK’s first dedicated centre for high speed rail technologies and system integration.
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Boost for enterprise with £5 million universities' initiative
The à½à½AV is one of three universities partnering in a £5 million programme to help get academic research into business.
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Professor elected to Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship
The Royal Academy of Engineering has elected the à½à½AV’ professor of Nanomanufacturing Innovation, Terry Wilkins, to its fellowship.
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Green light for engineering and physical sciences
The University’s ambitious plans for advancing engineering and physical sciences has taken a major step forward today with a green light from Leeds City Council.
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Engineering materials – creating prosperity
Government ministers have announced that the à½à½AV is to receive a multi-million pound share of funding for research into advanced materials.
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University unveils £17m Astbury lab investment
The results of a £17 million investment in advanced biological research equipment have been unveiled at the University today, with the official opening of the Astbury BioStructure Laboratory.
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Major investment in the UK’s manufacturing research base
Six new multi-million pound research hubs, aimed at strengthening the UK’s manufacturing industries, have been announced this week by Universities and Science Minister, Jo Johnson MP.