Improving children’s wellbeing through the arts
The arts and creativity are crucial for children’s wellbeing, but funding cuts have removed this lifeline for many children growing up in disadvantage and poor health, research shows.
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2620 results for 'policy leeds'
EVs 'just as safe for pedestrians'
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or diesel cars, according to a new study.
Keeping children away from crime
Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early health, education and care needs are not being addressed, according to a new Child of the North report.
North Sea partnership drives sustainability
A partnership between UK and Norwegian universities is building a more sustainable future for the North Sea.
Training empowers park staff to tackle harassment
Hundreds of park staff and volunteers across the UK have been trained in how to spot, safely challenge, and prevent harassment or behaviour which could stop women feeling safe in public places.
Born in Bradford pioneers system-wide solution to school readiness crisis
New data from the Child of the North initiative shows stark inequalities in the number of children who have the skills needed to thrive in school.
Leeds rises in QS Sustainability Rankings
Leeds has achieved its highest ever position in the QS Sustainability Rankings.
Children’s dental health still very poor despite interventions
Children's access to NHS dentists and rates of tooth decay remain very poor despite improvements from national Government interventions, oral health experts say.
Deforestation linked to tropical temperature rises, online map shows
Deforestation is leading to temperature increases of up to 5°C in some tropical regions, according to data revealed in a new interactive map created by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Promoting growth in the North
A delegation of MPs has heard how Leeds and the West Yorkshire region are playing a crucial role in driving economic growth.