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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet Published 28 August 2024 Categories Research A £38m centre dedicated to developing acceptable and planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins is to be headed up by the University of Leeds.
Female leadership in action at Africa Week Published 24 May 2024 Categories University Leadership is shown with actions – not with what you say, Leeds’ first Lord Mayor of African descent said in an inspiring panel discussion about Women in Leadership.
Astronomers use shredded star to measure speed of supermassive black hole’s spin Published 23 May 2024 Categories Science | Research Astronomers are thought to have discovered a new way to measure how fast a black hole spins: by using the wobbly aftermath from its stellar feasting.
Leeds residents to design alternatives to car ownership Published 10 May 2024 Categories Environment A multimillion-pound project to encourage people in Leeds to design and try an alternative to private vehicle ownership has been announced by researchers.
Using NHS data to predict patients’ risk of falling Published 9 May 2024 Categories Science | Health Patients’ risk of falling in the next 12 months could be predicted from their NHS data using a newly developed calculator.
Facility to advance new-era nuclear research Published 3 May 2024 Categories News The creation of a new cutting-edge facility has established the University of Leeds as the UK’s leading experimental nuclear institution in the field of multiphase fluid flow.
Boosting children’s mental health Published 26 April 2024 Categories Health A new plan for Government to boost children’s mental health through the education system is released today.