Speeding up new vaccine development Published 19 December 2024 Categories Health | Research A device which could help reduce new vaccine production time to less than 100 days has been granted development funding.
Leeds universities join forces on adult social care research Published 18 December 2024 Categories Health | Research Adult social care experts at the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University have been selected to join a centre of excellence for research and best practice in the sector.
“You may call me doctor”: Sherlock star and Doctor Who writer awarded honorary degree Published 18 December 2024 Categories Alumni On receiving an honorary degree from the University, Mark Gatiss discusses his time at Bretton Hall, the alchemy between The League of Gentlemen, and the future of the arts.
Offering hope for people facing chronic pain Published 17 December 2024 Categories Health | Science | Research A major breakthrough in our understanding of pain has been revealed in a collaborative study, opening the door to new ways of tackling long term pain without harmful and addictive opioids.
Research collaboration across the North Sea Published 16 December 2024 Categories Global The University of Leeds is collaborating with universities in Norway to drive research across culture, energy and health.
Sound-making tech inspires older people to move more Published 16 December 2024 Categories Health | Arts & Culture | Research Older people are moving more, in playful and surprising ways, after using wearable technology developed by the University of Leeds that senses movements to create sounds and music.
Sherlock star awarded Honorary Degree Published 13 December 2024 Categories University Award-winning actor, writer and director Mark Gatiss has been honoured with a degree from the University of Leeds.
Anti-knife crime campaigner graduates Published 13 December 2024 Categories University Anti-knife crime campaigner Sarah Lloyd has graduated with a Masters degree from the University of Leeds - a moment she says she could never have imagined a decade ago.
Ventilation vital when improving buildings’ energy efficiency Published 13 December 2024 Categories News | Science Ventilation is crucial to ensure building work aimed at improving energy efficiency doesn’t create health issues like damp and mould, according to a new report published today. (December 13)
Hippos 'vulnerable' as data gaps hinder conservation efforts Published 12 December 2024 Categories Science | Research A new database of African hippo populations has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive, with populations fragmented and reliant on protected areas.
Criminal exploitation risk for thousands of children Published 11 December 2024 Categories Society & Politics | Health | Research Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report.
Innovative solutions to business challenges Published 10 December 2024 Categories Working with business University of Leeds students have been praised by industry experts for their creative solutions to real world business problems.
Indonesian Ambassador visits Leeds Published 5 December 2024 Categories University The University of Leeds has strengthened ties with Indonesia by welcoming Dr Desra Percaya, Indonesian Ambassador to the UK, to campus.
Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays Published 29 November 2024 Categories Environment | Research Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Oily fish, fruit and cereal can 'cut arthritis risk' Published 27 November 2024 Categories Health | Research Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to increased risk, new research shows.