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Awards showcase research impact

Published
22 November 2024
Categories
Research

University of Leeds researchers and support teams who strive to make a meaningful difference in the world have been recognised for their exceptional contributions.

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How are digital technologies restructuring work?

Published
5 November 2024
Categories
Technology
Business & Economy
Research

The ways in which new workplace technologies like artificial intelligence are affecting work and employment will be investigated by collaborative research centre, Digit.

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Major funding boost for radiotherapy research 

Published
5 November 2024
Categories
Health
Research

Scientists and clinicians at the University of Leeds exploring new radiotherapy treatments and technologies have been given a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

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Improving outcomes for all children and young people

Published
4 November 2024
Categories
News
Research

A leading Early Years expert at the University of Leeds has been appointed Deputy Chair of a new scientific advisory body guiding government policy on issues concerning children and young people.

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Leeds cardiologist’s recommendations to COVID inquiry

Published
1 November 2024
Categories
Health
Research

A national Cardiovascular Data Centre should be set up to improve care for people with heart disease after excess patient deaths were recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a Leeds cardiologist.

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The health impacts of climate change

Published
31 October 2024
Categories
Alumni

Principal Climate Change Scientist at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Helen Macintyre (PhD Atmospheric Science 2011) explains why the health impacts of climate change should be on everyone’s agenda.

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Investment boost for food spinout

Published
21 October 2024
Categories
Business & Economy

A pioneering company that creates healthy, sustainable food has received a £3.5 million investment to scale up its ingredients technology.

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Astronaut touches down in Leeds

Published
11 October 2024
Categories
Alumni

Leeds alum Matthias Maurer spent 175 days on the International Space Station in 2022. He returned to Leeds to meet staff, students and alumni, and for an exclusive Leeds Alumni Voices event.

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Dazzling displays return to brighten campus

Published
27 September 2024
Categories
Arts & Culture
University

Light Night celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with the University presenting its most exciting programme yet from 24-25 October.

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Summer riots 'show consequences of dangerous fake news'

Published
4 September 2024
Categories
Business & Economy
Society & Politics

Children need to be ‘vaccinated’ against fake news and dangerous disinformation, academics have warned, and digital education must improve to ensure they don't fall prey to 'nefarious actors' online.