Air pollution impact on childhood asthma
New research suggests that up to 38% of all annual childhood asthma cases in Bradford may be caused by air pollution.
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New £9m programme to transform food systems in Africa
A £9.2m research programme focused on improving policy making in Africa, to develop sustainable and productive agricultural systems which are resistant to climate change, has been launched.
Helping street sex workers break cycle of homelessness
A pioneering project has proven successful in helping women sex workers escape a downward spiral – and in one case was a life-saver.
University and Transport Systems Catapult announce alliance
The University and the Transport Systems Catapult have announced a ‘Deep Academic Alliance’ agreement which will support the development and implementation of innovative transport technologies.
Re-think on energy charging could reduce bills for 70% of households
Researchers have found that 70% of UK households would be better off if costs of government energy policy were removed from gas and electricity bills and applied according to household income.
Fake news production and social media 'trolls'
A network of digital workers are designing political disinformation campaigns, creating fake news and fanning the flames of public discontent in the Philippines, new research has found.
Biodiversity estimates ‘coming of age’
An international competition to estimate the diversity of plants across the whole of Britain has shown that mathematical modelling techniques are ‘coming of age’.
Recognising the contribution of international students
International students in Leeds contribute a net £390m to the UK economy, a new study has found.
Professor Dame Jane Francis announced as new Chancellor
Professor Dame Jane Francis has been announced as the University’s new Chancellor.
Challenges of caring for disabled children
A quarter of parents of disabled children provide 100 hours of care a week – equivalent to three full-time jobs – according to new research.