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New Year Honours at the University of Leeds
Members of the University of Leeds community are among those recognised in the New Year Honours.
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Astronomy course to support UK moonsighters
A new project which aims to provide Muslim communities across the UK with the skills to host local astronomy hubs and moongazing events has been established.
Building an AI platform to help food security
Researchers at Leeds are developing a new tool to reduce food waste and improve global food security, in partnership with a team at the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, using AI.
Microplastics detected in rural woodland
Air-polluting microplastics have been found in rural areas in greater quantities than in cities, researchers say.
Protecting older male athletes’ heart health
Veteran male athletes who have spent years training at high intensity may be at greater risk of serious heart problems while exercising, new University of Leeds research shows.
Tackling urgent water challenges across Europe
Leeds will be the UK and Ireland’s headquarters for a new European Knowledge and Innovation community that will tackle water scarcity, droughts and floods.
Nitrogen is key to faster regrowth in deforested areas, say researchers
Tropical forests can recover twice as quickly after deforestation if they have adequate soil nitrogen, according to new research published today.
Helping communities prepare for extreme weather and climate change
A Leeds academic has produced a series of booklets to help people cope with extreme weather, as the effects of climate change leave communities facing more devastating storms, floods and heatwaves.
Students pitch to industry leaders
Global industry experts have praised students for their innovative thinking, commercial awareness and ability to tackle complex problems with confidence and creativity.
How can we protect public service media?
As the review of the BBC’s governance kicks off, a Leeds researcher argues that values of universality, diversity and independence must be kept at the heart of reforms.