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University of Leeds and Indian Institute of Technology Madras launch centre of excellence in sustainability
The University of Leeds has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras to launch the Joint Virtual Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Development.
Remembering Professor Ian Robertson
Colleagues will be saddened to hear of the death of Professor Ian Robertson, the Centenary Chair in Microwave and Millimetre-Wave Circuits in the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
Groundbreaking vine robots with magnetic skin could transform cancer treatment
A new class of robot with magnetic skin and movement that mimics creeping vine plants, could transform cancer diagnosis and treatment, according to a new University of Leeds study.
Engineering technicians celebrate “almost impossible” carnival design challenge
A ground-breaking collaboration between engineers and designers has created a show-stopping carnival costume, featuring mechanical elements previously thought “impossible” to make by hand.
School of Physics and Astronomy celebrates 10th annual Work Experience Week
Year 12 students from across Yorkshire were given hands-on experience of cutting-edge physics and astronomy at the 10th annual Work Experience Week.