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Nanosurgical tool could be key to cancer breakthrough

Published
Thursday 7th March, 2024
Categories
Science

A nanosurgical tool - about 500 times thinner than a human hair - could give insights into cancer treatment resistance that no other technology has been able to do, according to a new study.

Scientist looks through a microscope in a laboratory

Cleaner’s photos show campus through the seasons

Published
Monday 4th March, 2024
Categories
University

Photographs by a University cleaner that highlight the important work of the grounds and gardening team on campus have gone on show in a new exhibition.

The sign for art on campus sculpture with the gardening team working behind the sculpture.

Climate change disrupts seasonal flow of rivers

Published
Thursday 29th February, 2024
Categories
Environment

Climate change is disrupting the seasonal flow of rivers in the far northern latitudes of America, Russia and Europe, posing a threat to water security and ecosystems, according to new research.

a river in full flow in the Alps, cascading over rocks in the foreground. In the background are trees and bright blue sky

Boosting UK economy by £38 billion

Published
Wednesday 28th February, 2024
Categories
Business & Economy

Leading research-intensive universities, including Leeds, contribute almost £38 billion to the UK economy, analysis has revealed.

Split screen of a real and a digital representation of a rainforest.

Investment to improve health outcomes

Published
Monday 26th February, 2024
Categories
Business & Economy

University of Leeds spinout adsilico has received an investment boost to scale up its ground-breaking work and accelerate life-saving benefits for patients.

A graphic showing three humans, each with a virtual pair of organs in front of their chest.

Journalism students go on air in former Channel 4 set

Published
Thursday 22nd February, 2024
Categories
Working with business
Working with our region
Arts & Culture

Leeds journalism students are using a cutting-edge studio inherited from Channel 4 for the first time, showcasing their work in front of key members of the broadcaster's team.

Three journalism students in the former Channel 4 set at the School of Media and Communication, University of Leeds

Groundbreaking proton beam therapy cancer trial opens

Published
Wednesday 21st February, 2024
Categories
Science
Health

A cancer treatment that is currently available to only a limited number of UK patients is to be tested in a clinical trial to see if it causes fewer long-term side effects than standard radiotherapy.

Patient Radiation proton therapy fixing mask showing laser lines for targeting cancer cells in the brain

Creative approach to maths wins DARE Art Prize

Published
Tuesday 20th February, 2024
Categories
Arts & Culture

Keisha Thompson has been awarded this year’s DARE Art Prize for taking an innovative, playful look at mathematics to make the subject less intimidating.

A dramatic black-and-white image of Keisha Thompson wearing an aviation helmet with dots drawn above their eyebrows