Pandemic leaves two thirds of six-year-olds falling behind
Disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has left two-thirds of Leeds’ six-year-olds behind in their development, researchers say.
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Inequalities blighting children's lives in the North
Children growing up in the North of England face greater poverty and are more likely to die before reaching their first birthday than children in other parts of England, according to a new report.
Joint policing research centre launched
A £10m research centre dedicated to better understanding how the police and other services can prevent and reduce vulnerabilities is launched today by Leeds and the University of York.
Academic seeks to ‘open physics to the whole of society’
An academic who has championed greater equality in physics is to advise on ways the subject can be opened up to people from under-represented groups.
Free green services could substantially reduce household emissions
Using carbon tax revenue to fund free green electricity and public transport could significantly reduce individual households’ greenhouse gas emissions, a new study has found.
Leeds academic awarded first 10 Downing Street data science Fellowship
A University of Leeds data expert has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship, working in the heart of government.
Nations are overusing natural resources faster than they are meeting basic human needs
For at least the last 30 years, not a single country has met the basic needs of its residents without overconsuming natural resources, according to new research led by the University of Leeds.
Ground-breaking trial cuts pandemic loneliness
A simple form of talking therapy reduced loneliness in older people left isolated during the pandemic, initial results of a new study have revealed.
Welcoming two new Executive Deans to Leeds
Two new Executive Deans will join the University community at the start of 2022.
Free glasses for pupils with poor eyesight
A project supplying free glasses to pupils with poor eyesight to help improve reading is being expanded to involve thousands more pupils.