High hopes for University’s five Rio Paralympians
The athletic ability of five University of Leeds sports stars will be tested to the limit during the Paralympics, which begin today in Rio de Janiero.
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Heart attacks in women more likely to be missed
Women have a 50 per cent higher chance than men of receiving the wrong initial diagnosis following a heart attack, according to a new study by the University of Leeds.
Increase in invasive heart procedures improves survival rates
Rates of survival following the most common type of heart attack have risen due to the increased use of invasive cardiac treatments, a study by the University of Leeds has found.
First students welcomed to joint engineering school in China
The first cohort of Chinese engineering students will soon begin studying at the University of Leeds and Southwest Jiaotong University Joint School, following a welcome ceremony held today.
Satisfaction at Leeds with National Student Survey 2016
This year's National Student Survey (NSS) secures the University joint second place among the Russell Group for satisfaction – up from joint third last year.
Stern Review: University of Leeds response
University of Leeds statement: Lord Stern’s review of the Research Excellence Framework
‘Pain paradox’ discovery provides route to new drugs
A natural substance known to activate pain in the central nervous system has been found to have the opposite effect in other parts of the body, potentially paving the way for new pain control methods.
Rare Chinese texts unearthed as part of global theatre collaboration
Precious 17th century copies of plays by Tang Xianzu – Shakespeare’s Chinese contemporary – have come to light as part of a unique international theatre project at the University of Leeds.
Jamie Oliver’s cooking courses and improving eating habits
Jamie Oliver’s back-to-basics approach to improving our diets works, according to a new study.
Red hair gene variation drives up skin cancer mutations
Gene variants associated with red hair, pale skin and freckles are linked to a higher number of genetic mutations in skin cancers, new research has found.