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Leeds Festival of Science

Published
5 March 2018
Categories
Health
Environment
Science

Leeds Festival of Science returns this month to showcase plate tectonics, interactive space toys and the funny side of climate change.

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UCU Industrial Action: information and guidance

Published
5 March 2018
Categories
News

Industrial action is being taken across 61 UK universities over proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), a higher education pension scheme.

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Students and the city: InLeeds Day

Published
21 February 2018
Categories
Working with business
University

InLeeds Day, an initiative that encourages students to stay in Leeds after their studies, takes place today across the city, supported by Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry.

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Lightning storms less likely in a warming planet

Published
12 February 2018
Categories
Science
Environment

Global warming may lead to a drop in lightning strikes, affecting atmospheric composition and the frequency of natural forest fires in the tropics, a new study suggests.

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Arthritis research making strides forward

Published
8 February 2018
Categories
Health

Scientists at the University of Leeds are investigating whether amateur athletes are at a greater risk of developing potentially-disabling joint problems such as osteoarthritis.