Burnout prevention coaching for medical students Published 5 December 2023 Categories Science | Health | Research Medical students suffering with mental health difficulties and burnout saw significant improvements after taking part in a bespoke online coaching programme.
Pivotal moment as global warming threatens the Earth system Published 5 December 2023 Categories Global | Science | Environment | Research Climate change is pushing the world towards a series of “tipping points” which will see rapid and irreversible change across the natural and social worlds, say a group of leading experts.
Students meet Bank of England policymaker Published 4 December 2023 Categories Working with business | Business & Economy A new member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has given her debut speech to University of Leeds students.
Computer climate model wins science impact award Published 4 December 2023 Categories Environment | Research An ultra-fast computer model that is shaping the global outlook on tackling climate change has been recognised for its environmental science impact.
The University of Leeds at COP28 Published 30 November 2023 Categories Research and innovation COP28 has begun in Dubai and the University of Leeds is at the heart of the conference, with a delegation bringing youth, experience and innovation.
Gluten sensitivity influenced by negative expectations Published 30 November 2023 Categories Science | Health A psychological effect may be a factor in people experiencing a physical reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that can cause abdominal discomfort.
Early education provides sustained benefits Published 29 November 2023 Categories Society & Politics The more time pre-schoolers spent in childcare during the first year of the pandemic, the more their vocabulary grew, a new study has found.
Leeds sends first undergraduate student to COP Published 29 November 2023 Categories Environment Amid extreme weather and record-breaking temperatures, world leaders are gathering in Dubai for the COP28 summit.
Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier Published 29 November 2023 Categories Global | Science | Environment Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in the Antarctic can “switch very rapidly” and lose large quantities of ice as a result of warmer seas.
Supporting students through grief Published 28 November 2023 Categories Alumni Anna May experienced loss from an early age. She used her experiences and knowledge to set up the Student Grief Network, which aims to soften the impact of bereavement in universities across the UK.
Innovative project to turn AI research into new businesses Published 23 November 2023 Categories Science | News A new accelerator project has been launched to help researchers at the forefront of artificial intelligence discovery turn their work into start-up companies.
Research challenges beliefs on honeybee insulation Published 22 November 2023 Categories Research | News | Science Honeybees do not naturally insulate their colonies against the cold, according to new research by the University of Leeds.
Partnership seeks to break down barriers for students Published 22 November 2023 Categories University | Working with business The University of Leeds has renewed its commitment to a partnership with Santander Universities that removes barriers to higher education, benefiting students, staff and the local community.
New insight into stellar evolution Published 21 November 2023 Categories News A ground-breaking new discovery could transform the way astronomers understand some of the biggest and most common stars in the Universe.
Satellite technology to help boost food security in East Africa Published 21 November 2023 Categories Technology | Environment New and novel techniques in satellite analysis will be used by scientists at the University of Leeds to help farmers in Kenya respond to global warming and environmental degradation.