International partnerships tackle fire risks Published 6 May 2025 Categories Global Researchers in the UK and Indonesia are working together to help communities fight the health and environmental impact of peatland fires.
Cutting greenhouse gases will reduce number of deaths from poor air quality Published 6 May 2025 Categories Research Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say researchers.
New immunotherapy trial for older colon cancer patients Published 2 May 2025 Categories Research | News | Health Elderly colon cancer patients are being given the chance to access a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds that could transform future practice.
Community garden born from collaboration Published 29 April 2025 Categories Working with our region An eyesore plot of land has been transformed into a thriving community garden thanks to the power of collaboration.
Leeds alumni named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Published 29 April 2025 Categories Alumni Three Leeds alumni have been recognised in the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list in 2025.
Researcher with incurable cancer takes on Everest Marathon Published 29 April 2025 Categories Research | News A cancer and exercise researcher at the University of Leeds is set to run the Everest Marathon in May, just over a year on from her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.
Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics Published 29 April 2025 Categories Research Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can damage human health.
Policy revamp crucial for ex-coal mining communities Published 28 April 2025 Categories News | Research Researchers from the Universities of Leeds, Staffordshire and Cambridge have investigated the impact of the coal industry loss and subsequent years of Austerity on coalfield areas across the UK.
Commercial baby foods crisis revealed in Leeds research Published 28 April 2025 Categories Health | Research The UK’s baby food market is awash with “low quality” products with poor nutrition masked by misleading names and on-pack messaging, according to wide ranging research by Leeds scientists.
Curd Your Enthusiasm: Secrets of oldest book on cheese revealed Published 24 April 2025 Categories Arts & Culture | Research Held by Cultural Collections at the University of Leeds, the earliest-known English book about cheese is revealing its fascinating and sometimes nauseating contents to the public for the first time.
Enhancing weather warnings in Ghana Published 23 April 2025 Categories Environment | Global The University of Leeds is collaborating with institutions in Ghana to combat climate challenges and nurture the next generation of scientists.
Caspian Sea decline threatens endangered seals and coastal communities Published 10 April 2025 Categories Research Urgent action is needed to protect endangered species, human health and industry from the impacts of the Caspian Sea shrinking, research led by the University of Leeds has found.
Junior detectives investigate crime scene Published 7 April 2025 Categories Working with our region Schoolchildren investigated a mocked-up ‘crime scene’ on the University of Leeds campus as part of a knife crime reduction campaign.
Soil conditions significantly increase rainfall in megastorm hotspots Published 4 April 2025 Categories Research Large contrasts in soil moisture levels over a wide area can increase the size and intensity of so-called megastorms which cause flooding and mudslides in hotspots across the globe.
Pianist strikes the right chord on hit TV series Published 1 April 2025 Categories Arts & Culture A multi-talented musician working at the University of Leeds has played a key role on the soundtrack to hit TV show Adolescence.