Tackling crisis in care for autistic children Published 2 February 2024 Categories Health | Research A new report reveals a crisis in children’s autism assessment, warning that thousands of autistic children and young people are waiting months - or even years - for health and education support.
Plant-based swaps at football matches can help tackle climate change Published 2 February 2024 Categories Environment Switching to plant-based pies, burgers and hot dogs at home football games over the Green Football Weekend would save more than 250,000kg of carbon emissions, new research shows.
Decarbonising the world’s industries Published 1 February 2024 Categories Science | Research Harmful emissions from the industrial sector could be reduced by up to 85% across the world, according to new research.
Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified Published 1 February 2024 Categories Science | Health | Research A rare disorder which causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and a range of birth defects has been identified in new research co-led by the University of Leeds.
Meteorite reveals clues to origin of life on Earth Published 30 January 2024 Categories Science | Research Scientists have discovered chemical and molecular fingerprints of the early solar system inside a meteorite that landed in the UK.
Tackling tooth decay in children Published 29 January 2024 Categories Health A new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth decay.
Conference calls for cuckooing to be criminalised Published 29 January 2024 Categories Society & Politics There will be calls for cuckooing to be made a criminal offence at the first ever major conference on the issue at the University of Leeds.
Tech assisted breathing exercises relieve Long Covid symptoms Published 29 January 2024 Categories Science | News | Coronavirus | Research Simple breathing exercises done twice daily while using a mobile phone app can help relieve the symptoms of Long Covid, new research has found.
Cold, unbalanced and feeling seasick – all in the name of science Published 25 January 2024 Categories Environment | Research Three researchers from the University of Leeds are embarking on a two-month expedition to the Antarctic to investigate one of the most important questions in climate science.
Shoe soles cut from a Torah reveal clues about Nazi-occupied Greece Published 25 January 2024 Categories Arts & Culture Children's shoe soles cut crudely from the Jewish Torah could reveal chilling clues about Nazi-occupied Greece, according to new research by the University of Leeds.
Leeds hosts health workforce expert panel debate Published 24 January 2024 Categories News | Health Leading experts in public health and care policy debated health workforce related challenges and how cross-sector collaboration can address them at a panel discussion at the University of Leeds.
The Paralympic doctor who sacrificed sport for the NHS Published 24 January 2024 Categories Alumni Kim Daybell sacrificed his Paralympic Games in order to save lives on the NHS frontline during COVID-19. The table tennis star was inducted into the Leeds Sport Hall of Fame for his achievements.
Carbon calculator to improve sustainability in craft beer sector Published 24 January 2024 Categories Environment A “carbon footprint calculator” has been created to help small craft brewers identify the scale of their carbon emissions.
Celebrating International Day of Education Published 23 January 2024 Categories University University of Leeds staff and students are passionate about improving the future for children in our community, the city of Leeds and around the world.
Climate education expansion for England's young learners Published 23 January 2024 Categories Environment Every school and college in England will have free access to expert support to become greener and more climate resilient in a national scheme run by a consortium of universities.