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Graduate nurse becomes mentor to next generation

Published
Tuesday 19th December, 2023
Categories
Health

An award-winning nursing student has spoken of her pride after mentoring young people at disadvantaged schools across Leeds during her studies.

Kimberley Guy, smiling and holding a drink, standing next to a research poster.

AI study reveals individuality of tongue’s surface

Published
Thursday 14th December, 2023
Categories
Science
Technology
Health

Artificial Intelligence and 3D images have revealed that the surface of the tongue is unique to each of us, a new study suggests.

Tongue structures called papillae. Under high magnification they are circle-like and bulbous and they give the upper surface of the tongue its rough structure

Leeds moves up in sustainability rankings

Published
Wednesday 13th December, 2023
Categories
University
Environment

The annual People & Planet University League for 2023-24 has been released, with the University of Leeds achieving a 2:1 classification.

University of Leeds sustainable garden on campus.

'Remarkable' results in Leeds leukaemia trial

Published
Tuesday 12th December, 2023
Categories
Science
Health

Personalised treatment for the most common form of adult leukaemia helps patients survive for longer and stay in remission, a phase III trial has found. 

A researcher's gloved hands putting a slide into a microscope

Leeds launches landmark early years research project 

Published
Tuesday 12th December, 2023
Categories
Working with our region
Society & Politics
Health

Improving the life chances of children in Leeds during their first 1,000 days is the focus of an ambitious new research project by the University of Leeds. 

The My First 1000 Days logo with three children's handprints in a circle next to the words My First 1000 Days next to it

Leeds Future Leaders tackle global challenges

Published
Wednesday 6th December, 2023
Categories
University

Three Leeds researchers have received prestigious fellowships to support their research in climate, health and mitigating the damage from invasive species.

A picture of the Parkinson Building with its tall central tower and steps.

Burnout prevention coaching for medical students

Published
Tuesday 5th December, 2023
Categories
Science
Health

Medical students suffering with mental health difficulties and burnout saw significant improvements after taking part in a bespoke online coaching programme.

Doctors rushing into A&E with a patient on a trolley

Pivotal moment as global warming threatens the Earth system

Published
Tuesday 5th December, 2023
Categories
Global
Science
Environment

Climate change is pushing the world towards a series of “tipping points” which will see rapid and irreversible change across the natural and social worlds, say a group of leading experts.  

A camera in space captures the sun as it begins to appear over the curve of the Earth