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University scientists in the fast lane to an engineering future

Researchers from the University of Leeds are involved in a unique, five-year £10 million collaboration to improve virtual engineering.

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Gannets don’t eat off each other’s plates

Colonies of gannets maintain vast exclusive fishing ranges despite doing nothing to defend their territory from rival colonies, scientists have discovered.

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Researchers develop new weapon in fight against cervical cancer

Scientists at the University of Leeds have found a way to target and destroy a key protein associated with the development of cervical and other cancers.

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Public pressed to yield on gene modified food

The environment secretary is due to say in a speech today that Britain should embrace the benefits of genetically modified food. The University of Leeds is one establishment working on long term GM research projects.

Financial Times
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Chance to see celebrated economist and hear about ‘end of normal’

Professor Giuseppe Fontana (Leeds University Business School) talks about the upcoming visit of a world leading economist, James K Galbraith.

Yorkshire Post
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Video: Popstar Kimberley Walsh visits Leeds to promote city’s first Sky Ride

Kimberley Walsh visited Leeds ahead of the Sky Ride which is set for July 7. The bike ride will take participants across the city and will also pass through the University.

Yorkshire Evening Post
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