'First of its kind' lung cancer trial Published 10 November 2020 Categories Science | Health Scientists have been awarded £900,000 from Cancer Research UK to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer.
Prestigious Fellowship award for leading academic Published 9 November 2020 Categories University One of the leading figures at Leeds University Business School (LUBS) has been made a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Past is key to predicting future climate Published 5 November 2020 Categories Science | Environment According to a new study, including paleoclimate data in the development of climate models could help scientists predict scenarios for future climate and propose strategies for mitigation.
Powering the next generation of rail travel Published 5 November 2020 Categories Business & Economy | University | Technology An outline £10 million co-investment agreement has been signed by the University of Leeds and the companies involved in the power supply upgrade of the East Coast Main Line.
The burning question of Bonfire Night pollution Published 5 November 2020 Categories Environment Bonfire Night celebrations contaminate our air with hugely elevated amounts of soot, scientists have discovered.
New report showcases civic links between University and Council Published 3 November 2020 Categories Working with business | Business & Economy | University | News The power of research at the University of Leeds in supporting the important work of Leeds City Council has been highlighted, thanks to a new report.
National Care Leavers Week: Gerard's story Published 30 October 2020 Categories University Care leavers may need extra support when accessing university and during their time studying. Leeds offers a wide range of help, from bursaries to bedding.
Effective stroke drugs are saving the NHS millions Published 29 October 2020 Categories Science Drugs prescribed to high-risk stroke patients are costing the NHS hundreds of millions each year – but they are so effective, the service is actually saving money.
3D printing the first ever biomimetic tongue surface Published 27 October 2020 Categories Technology | Science Scientists have created synthetic soft surfaces with tongue-like textures for the first time using 3D printing.
Tiny golden bullets could help tackle asbestos-related cancers Published 27 October 2020 Categories Technology | News | Science Gold nanotubes – tiny hollow cylinders one thousandth the width of a human hair – could be used to treat mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibres, say researchers.
Learning lessons from lockdown school closures Published 22 October 2020 Categories Health | Coronavirus | Society & Politics Schools are being urged to support a study to help determine the effect of the national lockdown on children’s learning.
New Deputy Vice-Chancellor to head research and innovation Published 22 October 2020 Categories University The University has appointed Professor Nick Plant as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation.
Research to understand COVID-19 spread on public transport Published 21 October 2020 Categories Science | Health | Coronavirus A major scientific study has been launched to understand the risks of COVID-19 transmission on buses and trains - and to identify the best measures to control it.
Predicting tornadoes on UK cold fronts for the first time Published 21 October 2020 Categories Science | Environment Weather forecasters can more accurately predict when a tornado is likely to hit the UK thanks to a new tool devised in a partnership between the University of Leeds and the Met Office.
Pioneering Leeds researchers accepted into leading programme Published 15 October 2020 Categories Research and innovation Two Leeds researchers have been accepted into a prestigious scheme to further their work in climate change and searching for habitable worlds in space.