Global engagement News

Computer science

Degree partnership with PwC will address skills gap

Published
12 June 2017
Categories
Working with business

A significant partnership between global professional services firm PwC and the University has created a new degree apprenticeship, an innovative way for young people to launch a career in technology.

Zika, mosquito

New insights into how Zika causes microcephaly

Published
1 June 2017
Categories
Science
Health

Scientists have uncovered why the Zika virus may specifically target neural stem cells in the developing brain, potentially leading to microcephaly.

Behind the scenes of a city’s season of triathlon

Published
1 June 2017
Categories
Arts & Culture

A photojournalist who captured candid scenes from Yorkshire’s successful Grand Depart is training her lens on triathlon as part of a unique new project.

peptide stapling graphic

New approach set to make peptide stapling widely available

Published
1 June 2017
Categories
Science
Health

Scientists have created a new method to structure peptides, which they say will be cheaper and make the process of using stapled peptides in drug discovery much more widely available.

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Research examines early death link to youth injuries

Published
26 May 2017
Categories
Health

Children and young people admitted to hospital with injuries related to self-harming, drugs or alcohol face an increased risk of premature death, according to new research.

Guardian University Guide success for Leeds

Published
16 May 2017
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has moved up two places in this year's Guardian University Guide, retaining its position in the top 20.