Research spotlight - March 2019
March round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
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Changing the relationship between disability and technology
A major new research project is harnessing a diverse range of disciplines to examine how technologists can learn from people with disabilities – and support them in the future.
Challenging current understanding of the deep-sea
New research has revealed how currents deep on the ocean floor are able to travel thousands of miles.
Leeds develops new European partnership
The University has signed a new partnership agreement with one of Europe’s largest research and educational institutions.
Unequal pain relief at home for dying patients
Pain relief and end of life care is not being provided equally to people with advanced progressive diseases at home during their final three months, according to a new study.
Nature writing campaign aims to capture spring's arrival
Today wildlife lovers across the UK have the chance to contribute to the first ever crowd-sourced nature diary to celebrate the first official day of spring.
Stillbirths more likely if diabetes in pregnancy not diagnosed
Women who develop diabetes in pregnancy but are not diagnosed are much more likely to experience stillbirth than women without the condition, according to new research.
Come and Be Curious about university research
A free, family-friendly open day on Saturday 30 March will give an insight into some of the University’s most engaging research.
New perspective on changing travel conditions in Arctic communities
Inuit communities’ travel skills and regional knowledge have helped mitigate the effects of Arctic climate change on travel conditions, according to a new study.
Large-scale research plans for engineering and technology
Leeds City Council’s Plans Panel has given the green light to support the University’s application to develop a site that will host large-scale research and experimental facilities.