Business & Entrepreneurship
- A Leeds professor has won the inaugural Greenwald Family Award for his groundbreaking study on firearm violence and injury prevention.
- Cultural biases, network segregation and subtle mentorship dynamics prevent women from receiving the support they need in entrepreneurship, a new study finds.
- Thanks to an anonymous gift, 91¸£ÀûÉç’s Leeds School of Business is investing $3.85 million to launch the Initiative for Global Business Impact, accelerating the school’s world-class research infrastructure and academic reputation.
- The annual Leeds Sustainability Case Competition brought together 39 teams from top business schools to develop solutions for sustainability challenges in the age of artificial intelligence.
- The Research & Innovation Office announced a targeted realignment in November to enhance strategic integration across key areas and best position itself to serve the university's growing research and innovation needs.
- A new study reveals the social and economic consequences of converting single-family homes into rentals, from declining property values to reduced community engagement.
- Last year, 91¸£ÀûÉç helped to launch a record 35 new companies. These businesses are pioneering new technologies from sensors for monitoring soil health to breathalyzers that can sniff out signs of lung cancer.
- Seeking the thrill of big rewards, investors are increasingly drawn to event betting and alternative asset investing.
- Homeowners are often unaware of gaps in their insurance coverage, with many choosing policies based on premium costs rather than total coverage.
- 91¸£ÀûÉç innovations resulted in 35 startup companies in fiscal year 2023–24, shattering the previous record of 20. The milestone reflects years of strategy and investment in entrepreneurship.