Digital Learning team wins international award
The team responsible for high-tech learning at the University of Leeds has received recognition in the form of the Association for Learning Technology’s Learning Technologist of the Year award.
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Ocean life triggers ice formation in clouds
Researchers have shown for the first time that phytoplankton (plant life) in remote ocean regions can contribute to rare airborne particles that trigger ice formation in clouds.
Remembering the POWs who suffered building the 'other' Death Railway
The suffering of prisoners of war and slave labourers forced to build the Thailand-Burma “Death” Railway amid appalling conditions was immortalised in The Bridge Over the River Kwai.
North-South cancer divide tackled with multi-million pound investment
Researchers from the University of Leeds have secured a £5 million pound investment aimed at tackling the North-South cancer divide, thanks to a funding award from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Molecular trick alters rules of attraction for non-magnetic metals
Scientists have demonstrated for the first time how to generate magnetism in metals that are not naturally magnetic, which could end our reliance on some rare and toxic elements currently used.
Father of Cinematography's archive comes to Leeds
An archive of material from a pioneer of cinematography has made a transatlantic journey to the University of Leeds.
Non-invasive device could end daily finger pricking for people with diabetes
A new laser sensor that monitors blood glucose levels without penetrating the skin could transform the lives of millions of people living with diabetes.
Launch of the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics
A new institute set up to help public and private sector organisations meet the challenges and opportunities of the Big Data revolution opens its doors today.
It's time for Reform: Leeds International Medieval Congress
This week marks the 22nd annual International Medieval Congress (6 - 9 July), when more than two thousand of the world's most knowledgeable medievalists descend on the University of Leeds.
New research aims to charge robots remotely
Researchers at the University of Leeds are taking part in a project to develop ways to wirelessly "beam" power into robots and other digital systems.