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RSC Centenary Prize symposium to welcome keynote speaker Dr Ben Feringa
The University of Leeds welcomes a prestigious keynote speaker to the RSC Centenary Prize symposium “Form and Function: Molecular Machines in Chemistry and Biology”.
Leeds professors shortlisted for an international inventor prize
Two inventors of a patented technique to wash cells and DNA out of tissue, so it is not rejected when transplanted into human bodies, have been shortlisted for the European Inventor of the Year award.
Leeds moves up key ranking for sixth consecutive year
The University has climbed up the Complete University Guide once again and secures its position in the top 20.
Studies shed new light on ideal environments for origin of life
Two independent yet connected studies provide new insights into Archean terrestrial geochemistry, contributing to the search for the origins of life on Earth.
New quantum devices could revolutionise infrared detection
A new generation of ultra-sensitive detectors has opened up the use of infrared wavelengths for a large number of new applications that could improve people’s lives, according to researchers.