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Cost of living crisis highlights racial inequalities

Published
11 October 2022
Categories
Society & Politics

Black and minority ethnic people are disproportionately falling faster and further below the poverty line amidst the cost of living crisis, according to a new report.

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Rethinking young women's working lives

Published
6 October 2022
Categories
Business and partnerships
Society & Politics

New research will examine how women’s early experiences of employment shape long-term career paths and reinforce inequalities in the labour market.

Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh poses for profile photo

Using Leeds knowledge to save lives

Published
26 September 2022
Categories
News

Poison Information Coordinator Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh (MPh Public Health 2016) has received international recognition for her work to prevent lead poisoning in children across Jamaica.

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New method to assess health of ozone layer

Published
26 August 2022
Categories
Health
Science
Environment

Researchers have developed a new method for assessing the impact of ozone-depleting chemicals released into the atmosphere. 

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Shark impact on fishing communities

Published
24 August 2022
Categories
Science
Environment

People who make a living fishing off the coral reefs around the Maldives say their daily income is down by almost a quarter due to sharks stealing their catch.

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University and Asda announce data partnership

Published
18 July 2022
Categories
Working with business
Health

Asda and the University have joined forces to better understand pressing societal challenges such as nutrition, environmental and health issues through a strategic data partnership.

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Creating a net zero journey from farm to fork

Published
6 July 2022
Categories
Working with business
Environment

A novel research network aims move the country’s agri-food industry closer to net zero emissions, enabling the UK to meet its 2050 emissions target.