Updating the most comprehensive dialect survey ever
A National Lottery grant is allowing the University to update the most comprehensive survey of the dialects of England ever undertaken.
Society & Politics News
Assessing attitudes to lifestyle data and health research
Health researchers have launched a major survey to see if people would be prepared to allow their lifestyle data to be matched against their health records.
Experts call for a sustainable parks policy
Urban parks and green spaces are in danger of falling into neglect unless the Government shows leadership to safeguard their future, a coalition of park professionals and researchers has warned.
Same-sex couples denied religious marriage ceremonies
Discrimination against same-sex couples denied religious marriage is endemic, says a new study.
A rare glimpse of Leeds' parks through time
A new exhibition and online photographic archive will allow residents of Leeds to get a glimpse of the city's parks and green spaces since the early 1900s.
New tool will help unlock cycling potential
A new online tool reveals the areas and routes in England that have the greatest potential for cycling.
Young people call on government for greater digital rights
A new report reveals children’s attitudes to the Internet and their recommendations for policymakers.
New resource offers unique insight into life and death in Leeds
A mine of information for genealogists has been made available online.
The vulnerability of social housing policies
The extent of the mental and physical health problems caused by homelessness among some of society’s most vulnerable people is laid bare in a new report.
Whistle while you work - women in Disney animations
From Snow White washing the dishes to a bunny rabbit police officer in Zootopia, Disney’s animated films have portrayed many memorable female characters in the workplace during the past 80 years.