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Fire-blackened multi-storey buildings destroyed by war in Ukraine, stand in rubble, beside diggers.

Project to aid Ukraine’s recovery

Published
20 November 2024
Categories
Research
Global

A new project is under way to radically transform the rebuilding of post-conflict Ukraine – aimed at both accelerating its recovery and helping to ensure that its reconstruction is more eco-friendly.

In the foreground, researchers in orange high vis-vests conducting field measurements on the Kasai River, one of the major tributaries of the Congo basin

Protecting the vulnerable Congo Basin

Published
18 November 2024
Categories
Environment
Research
Global

A project to protect the world’s second largest area of tropical rainforest has received £9.1m from the Government.

A large group of people sat in a lecture theatre smiling at the camera.

Inspiring young scientists through mentorship

Published
15 November 2024
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University

University of Leeds students and academics are breaking down barriers to careers in plant science thanks to the power of mentorship.

Two researchers wearing white jackets, working in a lab

Supporting the next generation of researchers

Published
14 November 2024
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Working with our region

Yorkshire is to play an expanded role in training the researchers of the future, following a significant government investment.

Professor Catherine Johnson wearing a white blouse and glasses smiles directly at the camera.

Helping shape the future of TV broadcasting

Published
12 November 2024
Categories
Arts & Culture
Research

As new research finds the shift towards online TV viewing could exclude some viewers, Professor Catherine Johnson joins government efforts to scrutinise the future of linear broadcasting.

A temperate rainforest in Ennerdale, Cumbria, showing trees and moss in the foreground against a blue sky

Climate change threatens rare temperate rainforests

Published
12 November 2024
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Research

Up to two thirds of the world’s temperate rainforests could fall victim to climate change by the year 2100 according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds.

Representation of bacteria in the gut microbiome.

Gut health signals could transform arthritis treatment

Published
8 November 2024
Categories
Health
Research

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.