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Placing schools at forefront of child poverty work

Published
Tuesday 19th March, 2024
Categories
Society & Politics
Health

The government must form a national plan to tackle child poverty with schools and nurseries at the forefront, the authors of a new report say.

Children in a classroom raising their hands

Exploring African food challenges

Published
Thursday 14th March, 2024
Categories
Global

Partners from across Africa gathered in Leeds for a week of research dedicated to tackling challenges in food systems and supply chains.

Group photo of the Mayor and other people involved in the project

Cancer deaths plummet in middle aged people

Published
Thursday 14th March, 2024
Categories
Health
Science

Fewer middle-aged people are dying from cancer in the UK than at any point over the last 25 years, new research shows.

A doctor and a patient looking at a mammogram scan

Leeds alum wins prestigious award in Saudi Arabia

Published
Thursday 14th March, 2024
Categories
Alumni

Dr Manar Samman (MSc Bioscience 2010; Medicine 2015) has been recognised with a national award for her contribution to medical education and practice in Saudi Arabia.

Profile image of Manar Samman

Funding boost for space science project

Published
Monday 11th March, 2024
Categories
Global
Science

A pioneering radio astronomy project, introducing skills and expertise to countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, has received a funding boost to continue its transformational work.  

Group of students, tutors and staff with a 40cm optical telescope in Kenya

Appointment of lay members of the University Council

Published
Monday 11th March, 2024
Categories
University

The University Council is seeking to appoint several high-calibre individuals with broad leadership qualities, who can add value to its work as the University’s governing body.

A photo of the sustainable garden on campus with buildings in the background

Celebrating Muslims in the North

Published
Friday 8th March, 2024
Categories
Society & Politics

Trailblazing contributions of Muslims living and working in the North of England are being celebrated in a new museum display, based on University of Leeds research.

Top image: Professor Ghazala Mir, Chair in Health Equity and Inclusion at the University of Leeds, who is featured in the exhibition.

Training park staff to increase women's safety

Published
Friday 8th March, 2024
Categories
Society & Politics

Parks staff and volunteers in West Yorkshire are being trained to intervene when they spot cases of discrimination, harassment or bullying in public spaces.

Four women walk along a tree-lined path in Clarence Park, Wakefield.