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The Leeds University Rocketry Association stand in a field beside their first rocket

Leeds University Rocketry Association takes launch

Published
28 March 2022
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Alumni

Theo Youds has always dreamt of going to space. Since forming the first ever rocketry association at Leeds and leading two successful rocket flights, he's set his sights on the Spaceport America Cup.

Visualisation of the virus that causes COVID-19

Anti-viral light neutralises COVID-19

Published
23 March 2022
Categories
Science
Technology
Coronavirus
Health

A new type of ultraviolet light can efficiently kill airborne microbes, such as those which cause COVID-19, a study has found after successful trials.

Life size model of part of a human bronchial tree next to a section of the tentacle robot.

A robot small enough to explore the lungs

Published
21 March 2022
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Technology
Health
Science

Engineers and scientists have paved the way for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs – to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy.

Annalise Coady headshot

Changing the story

Published
8 March 2022
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Alumni

PR and Marketing Communications expert Annalise Coady has launched and transformed brands all around the world.

Tropical forest landscape

Tropical carbon loss has doubled due to forest clearance

Published
28 February 2022
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University
Science
Environment

Researchers using multiple high-resolution satellite observations have found that carbon loss has more than doubled since 2001 due to forest clearance across the tropics.

Ryan Bell standing in front of a field.

Ryan finds a winning balance

Published
23 February 2022
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Alumni

An education programme to help students to spend less time on screen – and more time living their lives – has won a coveted innovation award for Leeds alum Ryan Bell (Geography 2018).

Brian Kokoruwe presents at a keynote speaker event

Brian Kokoruwe: Against all odds

Published
23 February 2022
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Alumni

A life-changing meningitis infection didn't stop Brian Kokoruwe (MA Education 2014) pursuing his dreams of sporting success.

Professor Jim Al-Khalili writing on a chalkboard.

How science will reshape our lives

Published
17 February 2022
Categories
Technology
Working with our region
Science

Physicist and TV and radio presenter Professor Jim Al-Khalili is to share his insight into how emerging technologies will transform society, in a public lecture hosted by the University.

Person wearing a mask, on an Underground platform, waiting for a train

Low risk of COVID-19 spread on Underground rail

Published
8 February 2022
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Working with business
Science
Technology
Health
Coronavirus

People travelling on the London Underground and similar rail systems were at a low risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, according to computer simulations.