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'Remarkable' results in Leeds leukaemia trial

Published
12 December 2023
Categories
Science | Health | Research

Personalised treatment for the most common form of adult leukaemia helps patients survive for longer and stay in remission, a phase III trial has found. 

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Leeds launches landmark early years research project 

Published
12 December 2023
Categories
Working with our region | Society & Politics | Health

Improving the life chances of children in Leeds during their first 1,000 days is the focus of an ambitious new research project by the University of Leeds. 

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Leeds Future Leaders tackle global challenges

Published
6 December 2023
Categories
University | Research

Three Leeds researchers have received prestigious fellowships to support their research in climate, health and mitigating the damage from invasive species.

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Burnout prevention coaching for medical students

Published
5 December 2023
Categories
Science | Health | Research

Medical students suffering with mental health difficulties and burnout saw significant improvements after taking part in a bespoke online coaching programme.

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Pivotal moment as global warming threatens the Earth system

Published
5 December 2023
Categories
Global | Science | Environment | Research

Climate change is pushing the world towards a series of “tipping points” which will see rapid and irreversible change across the natural and social worlds, say a group of leading experts.  

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Students meet Bank of England policymaker

Published
4 December 2023
Categories
Working with business | Business & Economy

A new member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has given her debut speech to University of Leeds students.

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Computer climate model wins science impact award

Published
4 December 2023
Categories
Environment | Research

An ultra-fast computer model that is shaping the global outlook on tackling climate change has been recognised for its environmental science impact.

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Gluten sensitivity influenced by negative expectations

Published
30 November 2023
Categories
Science | Health

A psychological effect may be a factor in people experiencing a physical reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that can cause abdominal discomfort.

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Early education provides sustained benefits

Published
29 November 2023
Categories
Society & Politics

The more time pre-schoolers spent in childcare during the first year of the pandemic, the more their vocabulary grew, a new study has found.  

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Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier

Published
29 November 2023
Categories
Global | Science | Environment

Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in the Antarctic can “switch very rapidly” and lose large quantities of ice as a result of warmer seas.