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Chancellor unveils £235m for new materials science institute
Leeds is to contribute to a new £235m science research centre, as announced in the government’s Autumn Statement – part of a new package of measures to boost science in the UK.
Research could improve nuclear power plant safety – and stop your kettle furring up
Taking inspiration from nature, researchers have created a versatile model to predict how stalagmite-like structures form in nuclear processing plants – as well as how lime scale builds up in kettles.
The CF Lunoe Trust Lecture: Engineering the Shard
At 306m above ground level, the Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe.
Success at the 2014 Engineering Impact Awards
Dr David Keeling and Justin Gallagher of the University of Leeds and founders Engineering company Key Engineering Solutions Ltd, once again showcased that Leeds is a hub for excellence in robotics.
Lecturer's waste management paper wins ICE award
Dr Costas Velis has been awarded a Terford Premium Award for producing one of the best papers in the 27 peer-reviewed journals of ICE in 2013.