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Be Curious 2026: Engineering, physics, and chemistry add to family-friendly fun
Researchers and technicians from our Faculty are excited to take part in the University’s annual Be Curious open day this weekend, showcasing their work with fun, hands-on activities.
School of Chemistry polyester dye spinout SwitchDye secures industry partner
University of Leeds spinout SwitchDye has secured investment to scale up its greener polyester dye technology.
Leeds gets major UKRI investment into engineering biology PhD training
The University of Leeds has become a key partner in a new doctoral training programme as part of a UKRI initiative supporting over 100 studentships in engineering biology.
Leeds helps secure £9.9m funding to help build medicine factory of the future
The University of Leeds has secured new funding to help develop the medicine factory of the future, joining a significant national effort to modernise and decarbonise UK pharmaceutical manufacturing.
How fizzy water unlocked the solution to greener, less harmful polyester
Scientists have unlocked a way to dye polyester using 90% fewer chemicals and 40% less water.