School of Computing
A robot small enough to explore the lungs
Research supervisor, Professor Pietro Valdastri, says the innovation could support the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer
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Silver
award for our commitment to gender equality
Athena SWAN Charter
99%
"world-leading" or "internationally excellent"
Submitted research – REF 2021
Top 100
World top 100 university
QS World University Rankings 2023
Research and innovation
Our research ranges from fundamental advances in algorithms and our understanding of computation, through to highly applied research into new display technologies for clinical diagnosis, energy-efficient data centres, and profound insight into data through visualisation. We are partners with the Alan Turing Institute, the UK's premier research centre for data science and artificial intelligence.

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Research recognition for Leeds academics
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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…
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School of Computing reaffirms its research impact
The REF 2021 results have recognised that 99% of the submitted computing…
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We work with organisations of all sizes across a wide range of industries to come up with solutions to your needs.
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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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