Innovation and investment in policing with new ESRC funding Published 3 October 2014 Categories Society & Politics A new University of Leeds project is set to bring innovation to policing across West Yorkshire.
£11 million funding for doctoral training partnership for biological scientists Published 3 October 2014 Categories Science | University A consortium of Yorkshire universities has been chosen to help spearhead the training of the next generation of biological scientists.
Grouse moor burning causes widespread environmental changes Published 1 October 2014 Categories Environment Evidence of the environmental impact of heather burning is published today in the first authoritative study on the subject, to help relieve tensions on both sides of the grouse moor management debate.
Leeds embarks on biggest ever academic recruitment drive Published 1 October 2014 Categories University The University of Leeds is offering 250 new opportunities for academic researchers in its biggest ever recruitment drive.
University treasures to go on display with help of Lottery grant Published 1 October 2014 Categories Arts & Culture A treasure trove of rare manuscripts and books held at the University of Leeds can go on show to the public thanks to a round of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grants announced today.
Artist draws on First World War archive for inspiration Published 26 September 2014 Categories Arts & Culture A unique archive of letters, interviews and diaries relating to the First World War is providing the inspiration for a new artist in residence at the University of Leeds.
Ten year trends reveal more children admitted to intensive care but with lower staffing ratios Published 26 September 2014 Categories Health More children than ever are being admitted to intensive care units in England and Wales but there are fewer staff per bed available to cope with the increase.
Flying fish - from Africa to the Amazon Published 25 September 2014 Categories Environment | Science Scientists have uncovered the natural fertiliser contained within Saharan dust that plays an important role in the health of the Amazon rainforest when it is blown across the Atlantic: fish bone.
Parkinson Tower turns gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Published 25 September 2014 Categories University | Health The Parkinson Tower at the University of Leeds turned gold on Thursday 25 September to celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Countries must work together to stop organ traffickers, says researcher Published 25 September 2014 Categories Society & Politics | Health The author of new research into organ trafficking has called for a concerted international effort to confront the problem.
Thinking forward through the past Published 19 September 2014 Categories Arts & Culture | Society & Politics A major international research project led by the University of Leeds has attracted significant funding from the AHRC to shine new light on forgotten works by Jewish artists.
Good University Guide puts Leeds among top UK universities Published 19 September 2014 Categories University The University of Leeds has been named as runner-up for this year's University of the Year award and has risen to 17th place in The Sunday Times and The Times Good University Guide.
Peacock's train is not such a drag Published 18 September 2014 Categories Science The magnificent plumage of the peacock may not be quite the sacrifice to love that it appears to be, University of Leeds researchers have discovered.
'Office life' of bacteria may be their weak spot Published 18 September 2014 Categories Science Scientists at the University of Leeds think we may be able to drown deadly bacteria in their own paperwork.
Exploring Leeds and Yorkshire in the First World War Published 18 September 2014 Categories Arts & Culture University of Leeds academics are taking part in a major public event examining the role of Leeds and the wider region in the First World War.