First independent report into UK Hajj industry Published 9 August 2019 Categories Arts & Culture | Society & Politics The first independent report into the UK Hajj industry reveals a sector that is rapidly expanding and changing – and becoming increasingly expensive for British Muslims.
Scientists create the world's thinnest gold Published 6 August 2019 Categories Technology | Science Scientists at the University of Leeds have created a new form of gold which is just two atoms thick – the thinnest unsupported gold ever created.
Research Spotlight - July 2019 Published 2 August 2019 Categories University July's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Leeds to host major international MIT innovation programme Published 1 August 2019 Categories University Leeds and the City Region has been chosen to host a prestigious international programme, in partnership with one of the world’s most famous universities, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
‘Tickle’ therapy could help slow ageing Published 30 July 2019 Categories Health 'Tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down one of the effects of ageing, according to new research.
Engineering stronger ethics Published 26 July 2019 Categories Technology | News Engineers in the UK are being asked to comment on a plan to strengthen ethical thinking in their profession.
Using weather radar to monitor insects Published 25 July 2019 Categories Environment | Science Scientists are developing a pioneering technique that allows them to monitor insects in the air using weather radars, as part of a research project called BioDAR.
Animals adapting too slowly to changing climate Published 23 July 2019 Categories Science Animals are not adapting fast enough in response to the changing climate, according to new research published today in Nature Communications.
Who should pay for our parks? Published 18 July 2019 Categories Environment | Society & Politics A new report has called for a national debate on who should pay for the UK’s much-loved public parks and green spaces.
Budgeting for our future climate Published 17 July 2019 Categories Global | Environment A new framework provides a robust scientific tool for researchers, policymakers and industry to calculate remaining global carbon budgets.
An ‘atomic dance’ offers a new look at quantum computing challenges Published 17 July 2019 Categories News Researchers have come up with a theory to explain one of the mysteries at the heart of quantum physics.
Improving the nutritional quality of baby food Published 15 July 2019 Categories Science | Health A nutritional survey of baby food on sale in Europe has shown that a significant number of products contain high sugar levels that contradict World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations.
Fossil fuels offer a poor return on energy investment Published 11 July 2019 Categories Science | Environment An evaluation of the global energy return on investment for fossil fuels and renewable sources reveals a much more level playing field than previously believed.
New Government funding: revolutionising high speed rail Published 10 July 2019 Categories Working with business | Technology The Government has confirmed funding for the University to create one of the most advanced conventional and high speed rail research facilities in the world.
The words on the street: new public art Published 4 July 2019 Categories University | Arts & Culture A new work of public art has been unveiled at the University.