Cancer research team wins European Health Award
Creating a cancer patients' Bill of Rights aimed at driving improvement to treatment has helped a senior Leeds researcher jointly win the 2018 European Health Award.
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Testing new cancer treatment which could banish chemotherapy
Current treatment for head and neck cancer can have debilitating side-effects, but new research combining robotics, nanoparticles, ultrasound and lasers could treat it without chemo- or radiotherapy.
Light Night 2018 on campus
The University is playing a key part in next week's city-wide Light Night celebrations, with events ranging from live coding to a marvellous mushroom adventure.
Harnessing genetics to tackle TB
A landmark study could herald a quicker, more tailored treatment for the millions of people around the world living with tuberculosis (TB).
University plays biggest role yet in Ilkley Literature Festival
The North of England’s longest running literature festival begins today – with more events on campus or featuring staff from the University than ever before.
Evolutionary history ‘written by the victors’?
A new paper questions whether well-established theories on patterns in evolution have been significantly influenced by present day bias.
Flood frequency of the world’s largest river has increased fivefold
A recent study of more than 100 years of river level records from the Amazon shows a significant increase in frequency and severity of floods.
Sugar in yogurt leaves a sour taste
A comprehensive survey of ingredients in yogurts has highlighted high sugar levels in many – particularly organic yogurts and those marketed towards children.
And the Leeds International Piano Competition winner is…
Eric Lu, 20, from the US, has been awarded first place at the Leeds International Piano Competition, widely regarded as among the most coveted prizes in the musical world.
Kyoto Symposium will explore ways to prevent natural disasters
Building better infrastructure to withstand earthquakes will be the core topic of discussion during a top-level international conference at Leeds next week.