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Our researchers are developing low-carbon cements with the aim of achieving reduced CO2 emissions from infrastructure
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in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering
QS World University Rankings 2020
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in the UK for Civil Engineering
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Research and innovation
Our research contributes to delivering the infrastructure that we all rely on in everyday life. We have an ethos of working at the interfaces with other disciplines to tackle key societal and technical challenges, and our research has an impact at a global scale. Our research is supported by dedicated and experienced technical staff and first-class laboratory and computing facilities.

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The Adam Neville Prize 2020 awarded for best PhD in field of cement and concrete
The University of Leeds and The Concrete Society have awarded The Adam…
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Continued success for funding to tackle COVID-19 in the global south
Academics to win major funding to tackle the pandemic in the global south,…
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The Thesis Twitter Conference provides a platform for you to engage an audience outside of your research field.
Wednesday 17 March 2021, 09:00 - 17:00
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Saturday 20 March 2021, 13:00 - 14:30
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Wednesday 7 April 2021
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We have an expert team, which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations.
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We offer a range of short courses, which are linked to our research and specifically designed for people in industry.
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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.
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