Impact 7
University of Leeds
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CANCER DETECTIVES How photographic records of bowel cancer tumours can help Leeds researchers to improve survival rates.
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PROCESS PERFECT How the Institute of Process Research and Development (iPRD) helped one start up company bring their product to market.
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ON TIME AND ON TRACK How software developed by Leeds’ spin-out company Tracsis is helping to keep the UK’s rail network moving.
SECURING OUR FUTURE As the world’s population approaches 7 billion, the issues surrounding the global availability of food are becoming increasingly urgent.
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MAKING A SPLASH How a Leeds research team helped Speedo develop it’s latest and quickest swimsuit.
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MATERIAL GAINS From blood filters to tea bags, Leeds’ spin-out NIRI Ltd provides world-leading expertise in nonwoven fabric innovations.
ON THE VOYAGE OF DRUG DISCOVERY The University of Leeds is pioneering innovative approaches to developing safe new medicines, faster.
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CELEBRATING THE GAMES The University’s Olympic programme can help showcase the city to a global audience.
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DESIGNING A BETTER FUTURE The University’s partnership with design consultancy Arup can deliver strategic collaborations in research, innovation and education.
FILLING WITHOUT DRILLING Technology developed by University of Leeds researchers could help many people visit their dentist without fear.
AND FOR THAT REASON... ...I’m in. Inspiring enterprising individuals, creating entrepreneurs, the Leeds way.
SEEING THE BIG PICTURE Imaging techniques developed at the University of Leeds offer unprecedented insights into how our bodies work.
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