Leeds researcher completes Everest Marathon
A cancer and exercise researcher at the University of Leeds has completed the world’s highest marathon and a 6000m mountain climb, just over a year on from her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.
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Empowering park staff to enhance safety for women
Park staff across England and Wales are to be trained in intervention techniques when they spot cases of women experiencing different forms of harassment in public spaces.
World universities come together
Global universities have re-affirmed their commitment to international partnership and development.
Inspiring career growth at Africa Week
University leaders have joined up with those at the start of their careers to support female professional development.
Fighting back against superbugs
Researchers in the UK and India are working in partnership to address an urgent need to stop dentists over-prescribing antibiotics.
Breakthrough in anal cancer treatment
A kinder treatment for anal cancer involving a lower dose and shorter course of radiotherapy is more effective than traditional treatment, a clinical trial led by Leeds researchers has found.
Rubble recycling could be key to rebuilding Ukraine
An engineer from Ukraine will travel to the University of Leeds for expert training on how to use pioneering rubble recycling technology to help rebuild his war-torn country.
Extending blood cancer remission
An innovative blood cancer treatment regime could extend remission by seven months on average, according to a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds.
Internships boost student skills
Students are working with businesses to become the next generation of financial climate risk analysts.
How influencers can tip the markets
Social media influencers, especially those with massive followings, can move a company’s stock price even though they have no expertise in the financial markets, researchers have warned.