‘Act now’ to reduce global plastic pollution, say experts
Nearly 1.4 billion tonnes of plastic will be dumped on land and in the oceans over the period from 2016 to 2040 unless the world acts, say a team of global experts.
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Key research areas for coronavirus recovery identified
Seven key areas of research to support society’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic have been identified by leading psychologists.
Predicting crime patterns as UK emerges from lockdown
Police may be able to predict changes in crime patterns as coronavirus lockdown rules get relaxed.
Tackling climate change through local investment
A nationwide scheme has been launched to help tackle climate change by encouraging residents to invest in their local councils.
Strengthening research ties with Africa
The University is to be part of a new Africa-UK research collaboration, to identify ways the continent can produce enough food to feed its growing population.
Leeds academics to investigate Covid-19 crimes
The impact of Covid-19 on crime in England will be interrogated by Leeds academics, thanks to a £666,000 grant.
Playing video games linked to higher BMI in kids
Playing video games as a young child has been linked to an increased body mass index (BMI) as a teenager.
Changing the debate around obesity
The NHS needs to do more to address the ingrained stigma and discrimination faced by people with obesity, a leading health psychologist says.
How technology is changing the world of work
A new £8 million research centre exploring how technology is changing the world of work will officially launch this week.
Deaf people at risk of being 'excluded from astronomy'
The deaf community risks being excluded from aspects of modern science because the number of new advances is outpacing the development of sign language to explain them, a leading researcher says.