Histories of Violence: 9/11 ten years on
The impact that the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America has had on politics, culture and thought is explored in an ambitious multi-faceted project launching this week.
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Businesses failing to exploit low carbon options
A new business survey shows that even the leading businesses will fail to exploit many of the low carbon options open to them and that radical business transformation is unlikely before 2020.
Windows on the World: public service broadcasting, libraries and arts in the age of austerity
Leading experts and campaigners from across Yorkshire will come together this week to discuss the future of public service broadcasting, libraries and the arts in the age of austerity.
World experts assemble in Leeds to discuss African food security
Food security will take centre stage at the University of Leeds this week at the first Africa College International Conference.
Experts tackle social mobility in Westminster
University of Leeds academics are today leading calls for a change in government policy and social service provision, at a conference on social mobility in Westminster.
Religion, Security and Policing - Responding to Prevent
Academics, policy-makers and police have gathered for a major international colloquium on religion, policing and security, coinciding with the Government's review of the Prevent strategy.
Extending blood cancer remission
An innovative blood cancer treatment regime could extend remission by seven months on average, according to a clinical trial led by the University of Leeds.
How influencers can tip the markets
Social media influencers, especially those with massive followings, can move a company’s stock price even though they have no expertise in the financial markets, researchers have warned.
Satellites observe glacier committing “ice piracy”
A glacier in Antarctica is committing “ice piracy” – stealing ice from a neighbour – in a phenomenon that has never been observed in such a short time frame, say scientists.
Fostering collaboration between academia and policing
The University of Leeds, partnered with the University of York, has been chosen by the National Police Chief’s Council to host one of nine national Policing Academic Centres of Excellence.