Dialect detectives search for original study participants
Linguistics experts are searching for folk from Norwich who took part in a seminal study in 1968, to learn about how their accents have changed since childhood.
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Ensuring science delivers for future generations
Providing balanced, future-focused policy advice is a key motivation for the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser at the newly established Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Technology.
Tree cover is key to cooling cities
Trees in urban areas are highly effective in reducing harmful heat exposure and improving outdoor comfort in cities, according to a new study.
MP praises students' creativity in University - REMAP partnership
Students who worked with a charity to create equipment for disabled people have shared their experiences with Leeds MP Alex Sobel.
A generational talent: Max Burgin eyes gold
Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, 800 metre runner Max Burgin is determined to put his injury troubles behind him as he sets his sights on gold – and Sebastian Coe’s 45-year-old British record.
Leeds psychologist develops puzzle that can tell you how fast you think
A puzzle which can tell players how fast they think on their feet has been developed by a University of Leeds researcher.
Caring Musa celebrates his graduation
Resilience, dedication and a caring nature has earned nursing degree apprentice Musa Cham a top award at the University of Leeds.
New plant species honours Leeds Professor
A ‘remarkably strange-looking' plant has been named after Professor Jon Lovett, who discovered it in the Tanzania rainforests.
Exploring the Otley Run’s impact through song
Headingley’s famous fancy-dress pub crawl and its impacts on residents are being explored in a new song, to be performed by a community choir along the route.
Honorary Degrees recognise success
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne MBE and renowned political correspondent Steve Rosenberg are among those recognised with honorary degrees by the University of Leeds.