Rubble recycling could be key to rebuilding Ukraine Published 15 May 2025 Categories Research An engineer from Ukraine will travel to the University of Leeds for expert training on how to use pioneering rubble recycling technology to help rebuild his war-torn country.
Extending blood cancer remission Published 14 May 2025 Categories Research An innovative blood cancer treatment regime could extend remission by seven months on average, according to a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds.
Internships boost student skills Published 13 May 2025 Categories Business & Economy | Working with business Students are working with businesses to become the next generation of financial climate risk analysts.
How influencers can tip the markets Published 12 May 2025 Categories Business & Economy | Research Social media influencers, especially those with massive followings, can move a company’s stock price even though they have no expertise in the financial markets, researchers have warned.
Future entrepreneurs pitch to the experts Published 12 May 2025 Categories Working with business | Business & Economy Students' entrepreneurial ideas ranging from toppling dominoes to sustainable fashion solutions have been come under scrutiny from business experts.
Satellites observe glacier committing “ice piracy” Published 8 May 2025 Categories Research A glacier in Antarctica is committing “ice piracy” – stealing ice from a neighbour – in a phenomenon that has never been observed in such a short time frame, say scientists.
Fostering collaboration between academia and policing Published 8 May 2025 Categories News | Research The University of Leeds, partnered with the University of York, has been chosen by the National Police Chief’s Council to host one of nine national Policing Academic Centres of Excellence.
Cutting greenhouse gases will reduce number of deaths from poor air quality Published 6 May 2025 Categories Research Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say researchers.
New immunotherapy trial for older colon cancer patients Published 2 May 2025 Categories Research | News | Health Elderly colon cancer patients are being given the chance to access a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds that could transform future practice.
Researcher with incurable cancer takes on Everest Marathon Published 29 April 2025 Categories Research | News A cancer and exercise researcher at the University of Leeds is set to run the Everest Marathon in May, just over a year on from her incurable breast cancer diagnosis.
Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics Published 29 April 2025 Categories Research Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can damage human health.
Policy revamp crucial for ex-coal mining communities Published 28 April 2025 Categories News | Research Researchers from the Universities of Leeds, Staffordshire and Cambridge have investigated the impact of the coal industry loss and subsequent years of Austerity on coalfield areas across the UK.
Enhancing weather warnings in Ghana Published 23 April 2025 Categories Environment | Global The University of Leeds is collaborating with institutions in Ghana to combat climate challenges and nurture the next generation of scientists.
Caspian Sea decline threatens endangered seals and coastal communities Published 10 April 2025 Categories Research Urgent action is needed to protect endangered species, human health and industry from the impacts of the Caspian Sea shrinking, research led by the University of Leeds has found.
Junior detectives investigate crime scene Published 7 April 2025 Categories Working with our region Schoolchildren investigated a mocked-up ‘crime scene’ on the University of Leeds campus as part of a knife crime reduction campaign.