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Following genetic footprints out of Africa

Published: 26 January 2012
Categories: Society & Politics | Science

A new study, using genetic analysis to look for clues about human migration, suggests that the first modern humans settled in Arabia on their way from the Horn of Africa to the rest of the world.

White Rose universities launch new bioscience PhDs

Published: 24 January 2012
Categories: Science | University

A successful collaboration between the White Rose universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York has attracted £6 million to create a joint Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) in mechanistic biology.

M&S Company Archive Fashion Design Styling Project

Published: 24 January 2012
Categories: Business & Economy | Working with business

Design students have created innovative outfits from vintage and new Marks & Spencer clothes and accessories as part of their degree.

Low carbon, moderate income and long life

Published: 23 January 2012
Categories: Health

A new study shows that countries with high incomes and high carbon emissions do not achieve higher life expectancies than those with moderate incomes and lower carbon emissions.

Bright future for young entrepreneurs

Published: 19 January 2012
Categories: University

The range and quality of student entrepreneurship at the University is growing year on year, according to SPARK, the University's business start-up support service.

Poor self-image cannot explain maths gender gap

Published: 18 January 2012
Categories: Society & Politics

Promoting more female role models is not the answer to closing the gender gap in maths, a new study suggests.

New study to determine genetic causes of schizophrenia within families

Published: 17 January 2012
Categories: Health

Researchers at the University of Leeds aim to pin-point genetic defects involved in the development of schizophrenia within families.

Seeking benefits, avoiding conflicts

Published: 13 January 2012
Categories: Business & Economy

A new report on Uganda's emerging oil and gas industry says companies can improve their corporate social responsibility (CSR) to give fairer employment, compensation and land deals to communities.

Major rail deal for University spin out

Published: 13 January 2012
Categories: Working with business

University of Leeds spin-out company Tracsis, has signed a three-year deal for a major rail company to use its software.

University spin-outs join forces in £1.5 million acquisition

Published: 13 January 2012
Categories: Technology | Science | Working with business

University of Leeds spin-out company Avacta, has acquired fellow Leeds spin-out - Aptuscan, in a deal worth £1.5 million.

Leeds genetic research 'blueprint' for NHS

Published: 9 January 2012
Categories: Health | Science

The approach to genetic research established at the University of Leeds could serve as a blueprint for how the NHS could make more of the advances new genetic technologies can deliver.

Economic returns and job creation from major investments in low carbon cities

Published: 9 January 2012
Categories: Business & Economy | Working with business | Environment

A new study from the Centre for Low Carbon Futures shows that UK cities could cut their energy bills by billions by exploiting commercially attractive opportunities in energy and carbon management.

If you plan, then you'll do... but it helps to have a friend

Published: 5 January 2012
Categories: Health

While you are more likely to do something if you plan it in advance, new research from the University of Leeds shows that partnering up can really boost the likelihood of sticking to your resolutions.

Mid-lane driving helps older adults stay safe

Published: 4 January 2012
Categories: Health

It's official: older adults are naturally inclined to drive in the middle of the road, leaving the younger generation to cut corners.

MRI scan 'better' for heart patients

Published: 23 December 2011
Categories: Health

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan for coronary heart disease is better than the most commonly-used alternative, a major UK trial of heart disease patients has shown.

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