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Based on the University of Leeds campus, the Nexus building is designed to foster collaboration. Our office, lab and co-working spaces are perfect for businesses of all sizes.

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Blog | Events

Join Yorkshire’s top innovators as they answer our big data questions

The interactive, in-person event, hosted in collaboration with our strategic partners KPMG, will focus on two key challenges presented by our guest challenge owners Northern Gas Networks and NHS Digital.

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Community | News

Next generation of innovators inspired by Nexus schools initiative

Students from across Leeds have celebrated their success in the culmination of an innovative and entrepreneurial programme from regional innovators at Nexus with Leeds-headquartered social enterprise Ahead Partnership.

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Community | News

Ligentia announces appointment of new Chief People and Strategy Officer to the Group Board

Nexus member Ligentia strengthens Group Board as part of accelerated global growth plan with appointment of Melanie Fitzpatrick as Chief People and Strategy Officer.

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The view from here – Sharon Jandu, Yorkshire Asian Business Association

We catch up with Sharon, Founder of the Yorkshire Asian Business Association (YABA) and Project Director of Northern Asian Power (NAP), about her vision for a flourishing regional economy and the major opportunities she sees for international trade.

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