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A person wearing a mask that says 'Racism is a Virus'

Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on BAME groups

Published
9 February 2021
Categories
Coronavirus
Society & Politics

The ways in which discrimination is worsening the impact of COVID-19 on people in Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups in the UK will be explored in a new research project.

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'Compelling case' to level up economy through rail innovation

Published
11 January 2021
Categories
Society & Politics
Technology
Working with business

Greater investment in rail research could be used to help level up the economy in the north of England, according to a report by economics and policy analysts Perspective Economics.

Ministers asked to intervene over rail research institute

Published
24 November 2020
Categories
Science
Society & Politics
Technology
Working with business

Rail industry and civic leaders are urging the Government to accelerate construction of an advanced rail Institute that would provide a “...game-changing opportunity for the UK”.

Westminster

Policy Leeds launched to link academics with policymakers

Published
23 November 2020
Categories
Working with business
Global
Society & Politics
University

A new policy institute has launched at the University of Leeds - aimed at strengthening the ties between the University’s world-renowned research community and policymakers around the globe.

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Using research power to tackle global issues

Published
23 November 2020
Categories
Research
Society & Politics
Science
Health
University

The University of Leeds has secured part of a new £147 million research initiative to work with developing nations on the world's biggest challenges.

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Learning lessons from lockdown school closures

Published
22 October 2020
Categories
Health
Coronavirus
Society & Politics

Schools are being urged to support a study to help determine the effect of the national lockdown on children’s learning.

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New materials will help UK achieve net-zero, say researchers

Published
2 October 2020
Categories
Working with business
Society & Politics
Technology

Scientists at the University of Leeds have pledged to develop a new generation of ultra-efficient electronics to help the UK achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Making maths targets add up

Published
16 September 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
Business & Economy
Society & Politics

A little-known post-16 qualification could boost A-level and BTEC students’ numeracy skills and help meet ambitious government targets, according to new research.