Leeds University Rocketry Association takes launch Published 28 March 2022 Categories Alumni Theo Youds has always dreamt of going to space. Since forming the first ever rocketry association at Leeds and leading two successful rocket flights, he's set his sights on the Spaceport America Cup.
Weight stigma expert gives evidence to Government inquiry Published 24 March 2022 Categories Health | Society & Politics A Leeds expert has called on the Government to tackle weight stigma and introduce long-term policies that recognise the chronic nature of obesity.
Anti-viral light neutralises COVID-19 Published 23 March 2022 Categories Science | Technology | Coronavirus | Health A new type of ultraviolet light can efficiently kill airborne microbes, such as those which cause COVID-19, a study has found after successful trials.
A robot small enough to explore the lungs Published 21 March 2022 Categories Technology | Health | Science Engineers and scientists have paved the way for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs – to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy.
Swapping cars for walking Published 17 March 2022 Categories Research | Coronavirus | Environment People are now routinely using their cars less and walking more since the first COVID-19 lockdown, according to new research.
International bowel cancer clinical trials open Published 17 March 2022 Categories Science | Health Hundreds of newly diagnosed bowel cancer patients in Yorkshire will have the opportunity to take part in two international clinical trials.
Permafrost peatlands approaching tipping point Published 14 March 2022 Categories Environment | Global | Research Researchers warn that permafrost peatlands in Europe and Western Siberia are much closer to a climatic tipping point than previous believed.
Ukraine Published 10 March 2022 Categories University The Vice-Chancellor has written to the University community with her response to the abhorrent wave of violence unleashed by the Russian government through its invasion of Ukraine.
Statement Published 10 March 2022 Categories Statements Statement from Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Creating new diets to extend healthy old age Published 10 March 2022 Categories Health Older adults could benefit from the development of a new research network into new diets and foods that reflect their specific needs, thanks to new funding.
“Seafloor fertiliser factory” helped breathe life into Earth Published 10 March 2022 Categories Environment | Science | Research Scientists reveal a new part of the recipe for complex life on planets, and it involves the onset of a microbial fertiliser factory on the Earth’s seafloor roughly 2.6 billion years ago.
Changing the story Published 8 March 2022 Categories Alumni PR and Marketing Communications expert Annalise Coady has launched and transformed brands all around the world.
Fourth DARE Art Prize opens for applications Published 8 March 2022 Categories Working with our region | Arts & Culture Challenging artists and scientists to collaborate on new approaches to the creative process, the next DARE Art Prize, awarded by the University and Opera North, is open for applications.
International Women's Day honour for Leeds alumna Published 8 March 2022 Categories Alumni | University A new University of Leeds building named in honour of an heroic graduate who helped countless refugee academics is to be officially opened on International Women's Day.
Former TV journalist delves into the past Published 4 March 2022 Categories Alumni When his home made the shortlist for the BBC’s A House Through Time, former ITV journalist Peter Cullimore was inspired to explore the untold stories of its former occupants for himself.