Leeds medic comes to the rescue in Africa Published 23 September 2011 Categories Health | University A University of Leeds medical student used his skills and training to save the life of a seven-year-old child whilst volunteering in north-eastern Tanzania.
Leeds premiere for award-winning composer Published 22 September 2011 Categories Arts & Culture A new work by multi-award winning composer, Cheryl Frances-Hoad has its premiere in Leeds next month.
Our ability to model past climates does not guarantee future success Published 22 September 2011 Categories Environment New research from the University shows that past trends in climate must be very carefully understood before using them to model the future.
Another step towards resisting breast cancer Published 21 September 2011 Categories Health Medical researchers have come a step closer to understanding how to stop breast cancers from coming back.
Deforestation reduces rainfall in Africa Published 19 September 2011 Categories Environment Deforestation in the rainforests of West Africa reduces rainfall over the rest of the forest, according to new University of Leeds research published in Geophysical Research Letters.
Acidic clouds from large-scale Icelandic volcanoes: a severe public health hazard Published 19 September 2011 Categories Technology | Science | Environment New research shows that a large-scale volcanic eruption in southern Iceland, similar to the Laki eruption in 1783, could result in widespread air pollution across Europe.
All points North Published 16 September 2011 Categories Environment A growing, ageing and more ethnically diverse population could provide the north of England with opportunities for economic growth, according to a new report.
New threat closes in on iconic Galápagos wildlife Published 16 September 2011 Categories Science | Environment Renewed vigilance over the biosecurity of the Galápagos Islands is needed, based on new research on the risk posed by West Nile virus.
Global Food Security Champion appointed by public partnership Published 16 September 2011 Categories Environment The Global Food Security programme (GFS) has appointed a University of Leeds academic as Champion to take on the key role of coordinator and spokesperson for the group.
Leeds shortlisted for University of the Year Published 12 September 2011 Categories University Leeds has enjoyed double success in the latest Sunday Times University Guide after being shortlisted for the University of the Year award.
Polymer gel batteries Published 9 September 2011 Categories Science | Technology University of Leeds scientists have invented a new type of polymer gel that can be used to make safer, smaller and cheaper lithium batteries.
Researchers probe genetic link to blindness Published 8 September 2011 Categories Health University of Leeds researchers have used next-generation DNA sequencing techniques to discover what causes a rare form of inherited eye disorders, including cataracts and glaucoma, in young children.
Crystal clear research Published 5 September 2011 Categories Technology | Science Scientists have successfully created synthetic crystals whose structures and properties mimic those of naturally occurring biominerals such as seashells.
Histories of Violence: 9/11 ten years on Published 1 September 2011 Categories Society & Politics The impact that the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America has had on politics, culture and thought is explored in an ambitious multi-faceted project launching this week.
Research offers new way to target shape-shifting proteins Published 31 August 2011 Categories Health | Science A molecule which can stop the formation of long protein strands, known as amyloid fibrils, that cause joint pain in kidney dialysis patients has been identified by Leeds researchers.