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Tests reveal major variation in flood risk models
The first ever comparison of six of the major global flood risk monitoring computer models has revealed wide discrepancies between the information they provide.
Innovation award for Leeds Spinout Company
Creavo Medical Technologies, formerly known as Quantum Imaging Ltd has won the ‘Best Innovation’ award and the ‘Best Start-Up’ award at the MedilinkWM Medical & Health Business Awards 2016.
Leeds alumnus appointed Managing Director at Mott MacDonald
Civil Engineering alumnus Mike Haigh has been appointed Managing Director at global engineering giant, Mott MacDonald.
Giving robots a change of heart
A prototype robotic sleeve, which can wrap around a weak heart before synchronising with its natural motion to help it keep beating, has been developed by an international team of engineers.
Engineering Professor awarded prestigious Royal Society Challenge Grant
Pietro Valdastri, Professor and Chair of Robotics and Autonomous Systems in the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, has been awarded a Challenge Grant for 2016 by the Royal Society.