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Penguin and a seal on ice shelf the ocean is behind them with large ice glaciers in the distance and setting sun turning the glaciers a pink colour

‘Don’t overlook the plight of Antarctica’ say scientists

Published: 8 August 2023
Categories: Science | Global | Environment | Research

With world attention on recent wildfires and floods in North America, Europe and China, people should not overlook the devastating impact of climate change in Antarctica, scientists have warned.

One man interacting with health technology machine and another man stood by his side watching.

Minister for Health and Secondary Care visits Nexus

Published: 3 August 2023
Categories: Working with business

The UK Minister for Health and Secondary Care visited the University of Leeds to see how the city region is developing innovative healthcare technologies.

Seashore looking out to sea, gentle waves are coming into shore. There are clouds in the distance and the sun is hitting the water to create a glare.

Nature’s kitchen – how chemistry used by cooks helped create life on Earth

Published: 2 August 2023
Categories: Science | Global | Environment

A chemical process used in the browning of food to give it its distinct smell and taste is probably happening in the oceans, where it helped create the conditions necessary for life.

A University student teaches a young person in South Africa to ride a bike to get to school more quickly and easily

Leeds students teach life-changing skills in South Africa

Published: 1 August 2023
Categories: Global

A team of students and staff from the University of Leeds and Leeds Trinity University are helping children in South Africa to travel to school safely.

Matthew, Thomas and David Walsh stand under Clothworkers Court arch for a photo

Four generations of Leeds graduates

Published: 31 July 2023
Categories: Alumni | Research

For the Walsh family, Leeds will forever hold a place in their hearts. This summer they celebrated four generations of the family graduating from the University.

Naga Munchetty: Asking the right questions

Published: 27 July 2023
Categories: Alumni

For Naga Munchetty, Leeds Student kickstarted a career to the top of her profession. After years of pain, she is using her platform to raise awareness of adenomyosis, a little-known womb condition.

Three University of Leeds students standing in front of a chart that looks at solutions to the challenges of malaria in Nigeria

Graduates join the fight against malaria in Africa

Published: 27 July 2023
Categories: Health | Global

A trio of graduates from the University of Leeds have been helping to fight the battle against malaria in Africa.

a magnetic tentacle robot lies next to a phantom bronchiole

Tiny surgical robots could transform detection and treatment of cancers

Published: 27 July 2023
Categories: Technology | Research

A tiny robot which can travel deep into the lungs to detect and treat the first signs of cancer has been developed by researchers at the University of Leeds.

A person wearing exercise clothing outdoors and clutching their chest

Detecting deadly heart condition sooner

Published: 26 July 2023
Categories: Science | Health

Combining two types of heart scan could help doctors to detect a deadly heart condition before symptoms and signs on conventional tests appear, new research co-led by the University of Leeds shows.

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Tackling inequalities in end-of-life care

Published: 26 July 2023
Categories: Health

Language barriers are resulting in people from South Asian communities experiencing more pain at the end of life, new research has found.

Loubna El Saboni in a graduation gown, with her young daughter, on campus. She is smiling and holding her degree.

Syrian refugee achieves long-awaited graduation

Published: 26 July 2023
Categories: Health | University

A Syrian refugee has told of her elation after finally graduating as a doctor with the University of Leeds – ten years after she first began studying in her home country.

Rachel Reeves MP stands at a podium on a stage to address guests at Northern Gritstone's AGM.

University innovation helps drive UK economy

Published: 25 July 2023
Categories: Working with business

Leeds has a key role to play in driving innovation and investment in the North, according to business and political leaders.

The image shows three graduates in their graduation gowns, looking at the camera and smiling. From left to right they are Gani Sultanov, Alaaeldin Aly and Ryan Kean

Online students meet for first time at graduation

Published: 25 July 2023
Categories: Global | University

A group of international and UK-based students who spent up to four years learning online together met in-person for the first time at their graduation.

A row of black t-shirts on a table after testing. some are more faded than others.

Why price does not indicate how long clothes will last

Published: 20 July 2023
Categories: Working with business | Research

Paying more for clothes does not necessarily mean they will last longer, according to new research carried out by the School of Design.

Handwritten, mottled pages from the Coleridge manuscript, which is written in Greek.

Coleridge anti-slavery manuscript saved by University

Published: 19 July 2023
Categories: Arts & Culture

A historically significant Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem that was barred from leaving the UK has been bought by the University of Leeds Libraries.

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