Using the past to unravel the future for Arctic wetlands
A new study has used partially fossilised plants and single-celled organisms to investigate the effects of climate change on the Canadian High Arctic wetlands and help predict their future.
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New regulator of immune responses discovered
Scientists have identified a new internal regulator that helps control the body’s response to fight infection.
Leeds scientists attempt to tackle HIV-related cancer
Scientists are attempting to tackle a virus that causes Kaposi’s sarcoma, a skin cancer that is common amongst those with HIV.
Tackling the world’s big problems
The University has extended its global impact, supporting more than 70 Global Challenges Research Fund research projects across 30 different countries.
Leeds in top 40 most international universities
Leeds has been recognised as one of the world's most international universities.
Leeds develops new European partnership
The University has signed a new partnership agreement with one of Europe’s largest research and educational institutions.
New perspective on changing travel conditions in Arctic communities
Inuit communities’ travel skills and regional knowledge have helped mitigate the effects of Arctic climate change on travel conditions, according to a new study.
Climate change threatens rainfall for agriculture
A new study suggests climate change will significantly alter rainfall patterns for key agricultural regions, but the worst effects could be mitigated by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Europe’s financial backing for Leeds' research leadership
Robotic tentacles to help surgeons operate inside the body, and understanding what characterises the will of the people are among new research programmes at Leeds supported by European funding.
Northern robotics experts to lead Euro conversation on ethics of AI
Rapid technological innovation is bringing human-robot interaction ever closer to our daily lives, meaning society needs a standard framework to address the ethical and safety issues that arise.