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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"world-leading" or "internationally excellent"
Submitted research – REF 2021
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World top 100 university
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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.

Research Computing Leeds Conference 2022
The university hosted a two-day conference on campus to bring together…
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New research develops AI to prevent heart attacks
An EPSRC-funded research is transforming healthcare screening using…
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Professor Hamish Carr wins second Test of Time Award
Professor Hamish Carr has won the 2021/2022 Test of Time Award from the…
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Asda and the University have joined forces to better understand pressing…
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