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Improving outcomes for all children and young people

Published
Monday 4th 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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Student insight influences recruitment decisions

Published
Friday 11th October, 2024
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

Insight from business students at Leeds is influencing government recruitment policy for neurodivergent applicants.

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New school starters not ready for learning

Published
Friday 4th October, 2024
Categories
Society & Politics
Health
Research

A third of children starting reception class in England are not ready for school, with long term consequences, new research has shown.

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Graduate start-ups boost Leeds’ business engagement

Published
Friday 20th September, 2024
Categories
University

Helping graduates start their own businesses and upskilling partner companies has boosted Leeds’ placing in this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

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Summer riots 'show consequences of dangerous fake news'

Published
Wednesday 4th 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.

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Muslims felt excluded from health policies during COVID-19

Published
Friday 30th August, 2024
Categories
Coronavirus
Health
Research

People from diverse backgrounds must be included in the development of healthcare policies to ensure all groups' needs are met, new research into palliative care for the Muslim community has found.