News

Over 40 percent of Antarctica’s ice shelves are smaller

Published
Friday 13th October, 2023
Categories
Global
Science
Environment

71 of the 162 ice shelves that surround Antarctica have reduced in volume over 25 years from 1997 to 2021, with a net release of 7.5 trillion tonnes of meltwater into the oceans, say scientists.

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Boosting Yorkshire MedTech industry

Published
Monday 9th October, 2023
Categories
Health

A major funding boost will help transform the thriving Medical Technology (MedTech) business community in Yorkshire.

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HELIX digital innovation space launches

Published
Thursday 5th October, 2023
Categories
Technology
University

A cutting-edge digital learning space for students, staff and the local community has opened at the University of Leeds.

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Art, music and performances shine on campus for Light Night

Published
Wednesday 4th October, 2023
Categories
Working with our region
Arts & Culture

Visitors can experience the magic of the UK’s largest annual arts and lights festival, Light Night, on the University of Leeds campus on 12 and 13 October.

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Investing in carbon removal

Published
Thursday 28th September, 2023
Categories
Environment
Business & Economy
Working with business

A spinout company from the University of Leeds has received investment to scale up its pioneering carbon dioxide removal technology.

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