http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/rss/30298 Latest Society News Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 19 May 2013 03:22:26 +0000 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:22:26 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3398/young_children_appear_to_reject_story_characters_who_are_obese Research by the University of Leeds has shown that very young children appear to reject story book characters who are overweight, but not those who are disabled. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3398/young_children_appear_to_reject_story_characters_who_are_obese Wed, 15 May 2013 12:01:00 +0100 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3394/improved_care_needed_for_mothers_from_ethnic_minority_groups Women in some disadvantaged communities are missing out on support that could potentially reduce high rates of infant mortality, according to an exploratory study at the University of Leeds. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3394/improved_care_needed_for_mothers_from_ethnic_minority_groups Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:15:00 +0100 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3392/small_businesses_could_be_key_to_uk_recovery The UK economy is sitting on ‘missing millions’ as too many small businesses remain static, according to a new report by five leading business schools including Leeds University Business School. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3392/small_businesses_could_be_key_to_uk_recovery Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:48:00 +0100 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3370/global_failure_to_close_the_maths_gender_gap Boys continue to outperform girls in maths, despite attempts to close the gap, according to a study from the University of Leeds and the University of Missouri. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3370/global_failure_to_close_the_maths_gender_gap Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:23:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3377/clothworkers_gift_will_create_the_fabrics_of_the_future A £1.75m grant to the University of Leeds is helping to create new healthcare products which will benefit millions of people. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3377/clothworkers_gift_will_create_the_fabrics_of_the_future Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3354/more_ethnically_diverse_populations_for_uk_local_areas In 40 years’ time the UK will be a more diverse but more integrated society, according to research at the University of Leeds. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3354/more_ethnically_diverse_populations_for_uk_local_areas Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3344/specialist_distributor_backs_crucial_business_research New research led by the University of Leeds and funded by specialist distributor Smiths News PLC will give businesses fresh insights into global trade. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3344/specialist_distributor_backs_crucial_business_research Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:40:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3342/are_jurors_influenced_by_special_courtroom_measures Alleged adult rape victims are not disadvantaged in court if they choose to give evidence behind protective screens or via video links, according to new research. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3342/are_jurors_influenced_by_special_courtroom_measures Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:33:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3316/collaboration_with_yale_and_nspcc_to_help_first_time_mums The University of Leeds welcomed experts from Yale this week as part of an international collaboration between Yale University, the University of Leeds and the NSPCC. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3316/collaboration_with_yale_and_nspcc_to_help_first_time_mums Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:43:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3303/superheroes_needed_to_tackle_public_health_challenges Public health ‘superheroes’ are needed to help tackle the growing challenges posed by obesity, alcohol, smoking and other public health threats, according to new research from the University of Leeds. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3303/superheroes_needed_to_tackle_public_health_challenges Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3294/revealed_south_asian_womens_prominent_role_on_the_picket_lines The vanguard role of South Asian women in some of the British trade union movement’s most significant battles is recognised in a new exhibition launched in time for Black History Month (October 2012). http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3294/revealed_south_asian_womens_prominent_role_on_the_picket_lines Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:31:00 +0100 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3273/new_video_games_regulation_a_smokescreen New legislation to stop children playing inappropriate video games will fail unless government deals with the underlying issue of irresponsible parenting, research has found. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3273/new_video_games_regulation_a_smokescreen Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:17:00 +0100 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3121/women_use_strategies_to_overcome_discrimination_in_large_law_firms Women and people from ethnic minorities have to employ special strategies to overcome institutional discrimination when working in large law firms. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3121/women_use_strategies_to_overcome_discrimination_in_large_law_firms Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0100 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3120/english_class_divide_extends_to_cosmetic_surgery The English class divide is still going strong when it comes to a choice of where to go abroad for breast implants and nose jobs. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3120/english_class_divide_extends_to_cosmetic_surgery Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:46:00 +0100 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3023/more_children_now_living_with_life_limiting_conditions The number of children with conditions such as muscular dystrophy, neurodegenerative disorders or severe cerebral palsy who are surviving into adulthood has been underestimated, a new study shows. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3023/more_children_now_living_with_life_limiting_conditions Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:09:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2798/if_you_plan_then_youll_do_but_it_helps_to_have_a_friend While you are more likely to do something if you plan it in advance, new research from the University of Leeds shows that partnering up can really boost the likelihood of sticking to your resolutions. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2798/if_you_plan_then_youll_do_but_it_helps_to_have_a_friend Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:17:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2721/making_finance_serve_society_the_economy_and_the_environment Ways to make the financial system better serve Europe’s economic, social and environmental needs are to be explored by a €10m international research project. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2721/making_finance_serve_society_the_economy_and_the_environment Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:41:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2696/doing_good__or_just_talking_about_it UK companies making bold claims about social and environmental achievements are using incorrect and irrelevant data, say researchers at the University of Leeds and Euromed Management School (France). http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2696/doing_good__or_just_talking_about_it Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:33:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2662/achieving_recognition_and_support_for_carers Carers could benefit from gym membership, laptops or short holidays to help keep them well when giving a high level of care to sick, frail or disabled relatives, a major study has found. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2662/achieving_recognition_and_support_for_carers Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:05:00 +0000 http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2584/target_exploitative_employers_says_forced_labour_report An increased focus by government on tackling exploitative employers and bridging visas for victims are two of the key recommendations of a newly-published paper into forced labour. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2584/target_exploitative_employers_says_forced_labour_report Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:39:00 +0100