Exercise warnings over long COVID recovery Published 26 April 2022 Categories Coronavirus | Health | Science Patients experiencing long COVID are receiving “inconsistent advice” on how to resume physical activities, according to a major study.
Cases of atrial fibrillation are at all-time high Published 26 April 2022 Categories Science | Health | Research The number of people living with atrial fibrillation – a dangerous heart condition and major cause of stroke – has increased by 72% in England over the last two decades, according to new research.
Using AI to detect cancer from patient data securely Published 25 April 2022 Categories Technology | Science | Health | Research A new way of using artificial intelligence to predict cancer from patient data without putting personal information at risk has been developed.
Leeds alum captains Great Britain to Bandy World Championship silver Published 21 April 2022 Categories Alumni Former Leeds Gryphon Ice Hockey Club captain Nina Brown (Healthcare Science 2018) has led GB women’s bandy team to a world championship silver medal, helping to resurrect a historic sport in the UK.
Supporting young people to achieve their potential Published 14 April 2022 Categories University | Working with our region A learning centre helping young people living in one of the UK’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods to access further education, training and employment is celebrating its fifth anniversary.
Geoff identifies 300 new species of aquatic creatures Published 14 April 2022 Categories Alumni Lockdown brought out the creative in us all. Millions of people discovered new hobbies, nurturing talents they never knew they had.
Why wool matters Published 7 April 2022 Categories Environment | Science Experts in the field of land management and carbon sequestration are highlighting wool’s unique properties and the positive contribution sheep can make to the continued wellbeing of the planet.
Conserving overlooked and threatened regions Published 7 April 2022 Categories Environment | Global | Research New research shows that private protected areas help conserve underrepresented biomes and highly threatened regions.
“Tree of life” could help slow climate change Published 4 April 2022 Categories Global | Environment | Research Changing the way fruit is gathered from a “tree of life” could have hugely positive environmental and financial impacts in Amazonia, according to a new study.
Halving emissions by 2030 can keep 1.5°C within reach Published 4 April 2022 Categories Science | Environment | Research Without significant increases in the speed and ambition of climate action, limiting global warming to 1.5°C will be beyond reach, according to a major international report published today.
Higher blood fats make cells share stress Published 1 April 2022 Categories Science | Health Increased levels of blood fats in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity are more harmful than previously thought, a new study has found.
Screen use soars among UK adults post-lockdown Published 1 April 2022 Categories Health | Arts & Culture | Coronavirus | Research New research warns that screen use significantly increased among adults during the COVID-19 lockdowns and has continued at a high rate since, highlighting the need for Government guidance.
Explore, learn and create at Be Curious 2022 Published 30 March 2022 Categories Working with our region | University Be Curious, the University of Leeds’s annual research event, is back on campus for the first time since going virtual in 2020.
Improving the world’s parks and green spaces Published 30 March 2022 Categories Environment | Society & Politics A ground-breaking project that aims to improve parks across the globe has been launched.
Research to investigate the origins of Earth Published 28 March 2022 Categories Technology | Science An astrophysicist at the University of Leeds has been awarded a five-year fellowship to answer one of the most fundamental questions in science – how do planets form?