‘Creating possibilities and giving hope’: on the GCRF frontline Published 25 March 2021 Categories Be Curious | University | Society & Politics | Science | Arts & Culture | Health | Global UK Research and Innovation has announced a large cut to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) as a result of the Government’s decision to reduce spending on international aid.
New basalt type discovered beneath the ocean Published 23 March 2021 Categories Science | Environment A new type of rock created during large and exceptionally hot volcanic eruptions has been discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean.
A building designed for 21st century science Published 16 March 2021 Categories Business & Economy | Technology | Be Curious | Science A new teaching and research facility for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences has been formally handed over to the University by construction company BAM.
Leeds celebrates collaboration in first innovation festival Published 15 March 2021 Categories Working with business Innovation and collaboration take centre stage in a packed programme of activities as part of the first West Yorkshire Innovation Festival this week.
Mapping the brain of a nematode worm Published 24 February 2021 Categories Global | Technology | Science Researchers have mapped the physical organisation of the brain of a soil-living nematode worm, creating a new model for the architecture of the animal’s brain.
Glaciers accelerate in the Getz region of West Antarctica Published 23 February 2021 Categories Global | Environment Glaciers in West Antarctica are moving more quickly from land into the ocean, contributing to rising global sea levels.
Pore-like proteins designed from scratch Published 18 February 2021 Categories Technology | Science Scientists at Leeds are part of an international collaboration that has designed a protein that self-assembles into an artificial pore.
New £10m research centre for greener global finance Published 15 February 2021 Categories Working with business | Policy Leeds | Business & Economy The UK is investing £10 million in a new national green finance research centre that will advise lenders, investors and insurers.
Protecting UK insect populations post-Brexit Published 29 January 2021 Categories Science | Environment The health of the UK’s insect populations is to be assessed by a new project, which aims to advise on policies to help protect them more effectively post-Brexit.
New technology helps cancer patients manage symptoms Published 12 January 2021 Categories Technology | Health Hundreds of cancer patients have benefitted from using computer algorithms to manage their symptoms and improve their wellbeing in a unique UK trial.
'Compelling case' to level up economy through rail innovation Published 11 January 2021 Categories Society & Politics | Technology | Working with business Greater investment in rail research could be used to help level up the economy in the north of England, according to a report by economics and policy analysts Perspective Economics.
Better ways to manage virus explored by new trials Published 11 December 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Technology | Health Two new research programmes aimed at reducing the effects and transmission of COVID-19 have been announced.
Ministers asked to intervene over rail research institute Published 24 November 2020 Categories Science | Society & Politics | Technology | Working with business Rail industry and civic leaders are urging the Government to accelerate construction of an advanced rail Institute that would provide a “...game-changing opportunity for the UK”.
Leeds professor joins Digital Futures Commission Published 20 November 2020 Categories Working with business | Technology | Business & Economy A leading academic from the University of Leeds has joined an influential panel of experts on the newly-launched Digital Futures Commission.
Research collaboration with West Coast Partnership Published 18 November 2020 Categories Working with business | Science | Technology The University has announced a research agreement with the West Coast Partnership, the franchise that runs rail services on the West Coast Main Line and selected as the operator of phase one of HS2.