University funds £17m structural biology lab
The University of Leeds is investing £17 million in a state-of-the-art laboratory for structural biology research.
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Severe ozone depletion avoided
We are already reaping the rewards of the Montreal Protocol, with the ozone layer in much better shape than it would have been without the UN treaty, according to a new study in Nature Communications.
Research projects to the fore on International Clinical Trials Day
For International Clinical Trials Day today, the University is highlighting two research projects which show the importance of clinical trials to public health.
Research aims to improve access to music for people using hearing aids
Beethoven composed some of his most famous works after he became profoundly deaf.
Volcanic ash found in Yorkshire could help to improve flight safety forecasts
Predictions of where planes can safely fly following volcanic eruptions could be improved, thanks to fresh discoveries about ash clouds.
Legacies of War: Conscientious objectors' records in digital memorial
A comprehensive record of those who did not want to fight in the First World War will from today be opened up to the public as part of Imperial War Museums' permanent digital memorial.
Hi-tech nanoknife treatment to kill kidney tumour
A pioneering procedure has been carried out by a University of Leeds specialist using a hi-tech 'nanoknife' technology to destroy cancer cells using pulses of high voltage electrical current.
Amazon: 1% of tree species dominate the carbon storage
New research has found that around 1% of all tree species in the Amazon store 50% of carbon in the region.
University teams up with M&S to offer acclaimed free online course
Businesses can benefit from access to leaders in commercial innovation, thanks to collaboration between the University of Leeds and Marks & Spencer.
Partnering for growth: 100 success stories
The University of Leeds is marking the completion of its 100th successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).