Positive impact of supermarket junk food restrictions revealed
Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis.
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2622 results for 'policy leeds'
Yorkshire test-bed for innovative business and community grants
Yorkshire companies will be offered help to “youth-proof” their businesses and harness neurodiversity in their workforce, under two of the awards made by an innovative grant project.
Unique Global Health course launched
Applications are open for a unique Masters which takes a multi-faceted look at global health – and gives students the opportunity to collaborate with the World Health Organization.
Saving the Dead Sea
As the Dead Sea shrinks at an alarming pace, environmental experts from the Middle East and UK are calling on regional policymakers to take urgent action.
Climate crowdfunding initiative hits £30 million milestone
Citizens have crowdfunded £15 million for local green projects in just five years, with institutional investors recently committing an additional £16 million to an innovative funding initiative.
Deprivation shortens life expectancy of heart failure patients
Heart failure patients living in the most deprived postcodes are at risk of dying more than six months earlier than patients in the least deprived areas, according to a study by Leeds researchers.
Animal-inspired AI robot learns to navigate unfamiliar terrain
Researchers have developed an AI system that enables a four-legged robot to adapt its gait to different, unfamiliar terrain, just like a real animal, in what is believed to be a world first.
UK economy losing billions to cancer
Cancer is costly for patients and the NHS – but it also has a significant impact on the UK economy, according to research led by the University of Leeds.
University of Leeds joins Coimbra Group
The University of Leeds is collaborating with universities across Europe to deliver impact for local and global communities.
Air pollution a 'serious public health threat'
A leading Leeds researcher who played an important role in Britain’s response to the pandemic has collaborated on a major new report highlighting growing evidence of health risks from air pollution.