News

Origins of mysterious patterns created by salt deserts 

Published
Thursday 23rd February, 2023
Categories
Science

The curious landscapes formed by dried out salt lakes are caused by the movement of fluids in the soil beneath the surface, according to new research published today. 

A dried-out salt lake in Death Valley, California at sunset, displaying the characteristic honeycomb-like patterns

Wild time on campus

Published
Tuesday 21st February, 2023
Categories
Alumni

We built it, they came and they’re staying. Our campus is a ‘living lab’ for wildlife – from bees, to hedgehogs, to falcons. Our sustainability work gives researchers insight into urban biodiversity.

Duck and ducklings swimming in the Roger Stevens pond

Powering the future

Published
Monday 20th February, 2023
Categories
Alumni

Charlie Jardine (Design 2013) started his first company when studying at Leeds. Ten years on, the CEO and Founder of EO Charging is creating the infrastructure for a transport revolution.

Charlie Jardine stands before a wall with his hands in his pockets

Rationing: a fairer way to fight climate change?

Published
Monday 20th February, 2023
Categories
Arts & Culture
Society & Politics
Environment

World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the University of Leeds.

A protest board saying 'The climate is changing, why aren't we?' and a World War II ration book.

Pharmacists based in care homes make them safer for residents

Published
Thursday 16th February, 2023
Categories
Science
Health

Basing specialist pharmacists in care homes can help make residents safer by cutting potential harm from medicines, according to research carried out by University of Leeds academics.

A pile of brightly coloured tablets in blister packs

Fossil study reveals origins of biodiversity gradient

Published
Wednesday 15th February, 2023
Categories
Global
Environment
Science

Researchers have used nearly half a million fossils to solve a scientific mystery - why the number of different species is greatest near the equator and decreases towards polar regions.

Depictions of present-day planktonic foraminifera floating in the deep sea. Image credit: Richard Bizley, BizleyArt

University of Leeds providing skills for life

Published
Monday 6th February, 2023
Categories
University
Business & Economy
Working with business

Offering lifelong opportunities to learn new skills and prepare for changing career demands is a key ambition of the University of Leeds.

Three office workers sat in front of a desktop and PC screen.

How much microfibre do we emit with our washing?

Published
Monday 6th February, 2023
Categories
Working with business
Technology
Environment

The UK’s laundry releases microfibres weighing the equivalent of up to 1,500 double-decker buses every year, according to new research. 

A wool cardigan in a washing machine.