Lack of sleep damaging for children
More than a third of primary school children are failing to get sufficient sleep, according to research presented at the British Sleep Society conference.
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Mass extinctions helped to shape animal evolution
Past mass extinctions may have the potential to guide modern conservation efforts, according to a new study.
Simon Armitage comes full circle with Professor of Poetry post
World-renowned poet Simon Armitage has been announced as the University of Leeds’ first Professor of Poetry.
Leeds powers into top 10 Good University Guide
The University of Leeds has secured its place in the top 10 universities in the UK, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, published today.
Championing medtech in the Leeds City Region
The University has led a Science and Innovation Audit, commissioned by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to highlight investment opportunities for medical technologies.
Tackling drug-resistant infections
The University’s research into new ways of tackling drug-resistant infections will be bolstered by a pioneering programme to develop the next generation of scientists specialising in this area.
New insight into our climate future
Limiting the increase in global average temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is still geophysically possible, but requires more ambitious emission reductions, say scientists.
National research centre to make infrastructure more efficient
Developing more durable infrastructure materials to help the public and private sectors save money and reduce their environmental impact is the focus of new civil engineering research at Leeds.
Millions of microbes are on the move
The mass movement of humans and animals is significantly affecting the distribution of essential microorganisms, scientists warn.
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.