Business expertise drives ethical hackathon
More than 100 students took part in this year’s Fintech Hackathon, receiving valuable advice from leading businesses during the 24-hour challenge.
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Gaps in understanding European children's nutrient intakes
Only a third of European countries have robust reporting on child and adolescent nutrient intakes, new research shows.
Ten-foot tall microscopes helping combat world’s worst diseases
The century-long mission to understand how the proteins which underpin amyloid-based diseases like Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s has taken major steps forward in the last 12 months.
Can charitable giving save our parks?
A research project to explore the idea of charitable giving to public parks has been launched in Leeds.
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University of Leeds statement: Fire safety update
A new Chair for White Rose
Sir Alan Langlands has been appointed as the new Chair of the White Rose University Consortium.
China emissions on the right track as air pollution drops
The first detailed analysis of air pollution trends in China reveals a 20 per cent drop in concentrations of particulate pollution over the last three years.
Genetic breakthrough in eye disease
Gene editing has been used to fix broken retinal cells in a laboratory setting.
Driven to the brink of extinction by climate change
An extensive new study will aid scientists in updating conservation strategies and understanding how climate change is affecting species around the world.
Call for tech sector to join 24-hour 'hackathon'
Leading businesses and students will join forces for a 24-hour hackathon, where they will work together to solve technology challenges or develop new tools for clients.