Building a cooler future amid chronic heat
Policy makers in India are being urged to help vulnerable communities suffering from chronic city heat.
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Hidden ecological risk from overlooked invasive crayfish species
A new study reveals narrow-clawed crayfish, an under-studied invasive species in the UK, to be as aggressive as the well-known signal crayfish.
New tools to create safer parks for women and girls
Researchers have developed a new geospatial dashboard and certified training course designed to create safer and more accessible parks for women and girls.
Partnership to support students
Students will benefit from a renewed partnership that breaks down barriers to higher education.
Lung cancer screening offered after successful trial
Free lung cancer screening will be offered to thousands of eligible people across Leeds following the success of a trial led by the University of Leeds.
Festival celebrates city's linguistic and cultural diversity
From Korean hip-hop to Mongolian music and Spanish flamenco, Leeds City of Languages celebrates the world's languages and cultures.
Movie-starring dinosaurs originated in Europe, study finds
A bizarre group of fish-eating dinosaurs that featured in Jurassic Park 3 originated in Europe, a new study has found.
Facing climate risks together
The Minister for Climate Transition has called for more joined-up thinking between businesses, researchers, landowners and government to address climate risks.
Using the arts to bring communities together
An idea sparked in Leeds lecture halls has developed into an organisation which supports refugees and asylum seekers and brings local communities together.
Laughter as medicine: NHS psychiatrist and award-winning comedian returns to Leeds
Ahead of a special event, best-selling author, stand-up and consultant psychiatrist Benji Waterhouse shares the realities of working in psychiatric care, and using comedy to lighten the load.