Early knee arthritis symptoms first felt when using stairs Published 16 January 2015 Categories Health People who suffer from knee pain when using the stairs may be experiencing the early symptoms of osteoarthritis, according to a new University of Leeds study.
Research shows how the hands-on dad isn't a new phenomenon Published 15 January 2015 Categories Society & Politics The 21st Century dad - as defined by celebrity fathers such as David Beckham, Brad Pitt and Jamie Oliver - isn't a new phenomenon, according to new research.
Leeds helps students capitalise on improved graduate jobs market Published 14 January 2015 Categories University The University of Leeds has once again been placed in the top ten UK universities most targeted by Britain's top employers.
Pouring good water after bad: China's water stress set to worsen with transfer initiatives Published 9 January 2015 Categories Environment New research paints a grim picture for the future of China's water supply, as its booming economy continues to heap pressure on its natural resources, according to new research.
Asking the big questions about big data Published 7 January 2015 Categories Working with business | Technology The University of Leeds is bringing together experts from across Europe, the US and Asia this week to tackle some of the key challenges in using big data effectively.
Department of Health puts Leeds at the heart of new Clinical Research Network Published 5 January 2015 Categories Health The Department of Health has announced that the University of Leeds will be at the heart of a new consortium to help improve the Clinical Research Network.
Variety is the spice of humble moth's sex life Published 22 December 2014 Categories Science | Environment A small brown moth has one of the most complex sex lives in the insect world, new research has found.
Manufacturing project aims to take IT beyond the electronic age Published 19 December 2014 Categories Technology A £5.2 million project led by the University of Leeds is aiming to transform data communications with a new generation of photonic microchips.
University of Leeds in top 10 for research and impact power Published 18 December 2014 Categories University A new assessment of higher education institutions, based on the strength of their research, positions Leeds as one of the top UK universities for research and impact power.
Most carbon-dense ecosystem in Amazonia mapped for first time Published 16 December 2014 Categories Environment The highest concentration of carbon in parts of Amazonia is not stored in trees, but below the ground as peat, according to new University of Leeds research.
Migrating 'supraglacial' lakes could trigger future Greenland ice loss Published 15 December 2014 Categories Environment Predictions of Greenland ice loss and its impact on rising sea levels may have been greatly underestimated, according to scientists at the University of Leeds.
Scientists observe the Earth grow a new layer under an Icelandic volcano Published 15 December 2014 Categories Environment New research into an Icelandic eruption has shed light on how the Earth's crust forms, according to a paper published today in Nature.
Rejection of American culture rather than US foreign policies shapes Muslim support for attacks on US civilians Published 12 December 2014 Categories Society & Politics Research finds support for attacks on civilians in the United States among people in some Muslim countries is linked to negative views of American culture rather than perceptions of its foreign policy
Injured soldier's own thigh bone used for First World War 'trench art' Published 11 December 2014 Categories Arts & Culture | Society & Politics A brooch crafted from a piece of human thigh bone is among the items selected for an exhibition about the First World War at the University of Leeds.
Report calls for better work experience opportunities for doctors of the future Published 10 December 2014 Categories Society & Politics | Health More work experience opportunities and better outreach activities are key in addressing the shortage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds considering a career in medicine, says a report today.