1767 results for 'press statements'
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- 24 February 2022
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- Science | Health
For 30 years, scientists have been trying to understand how a biological molecule self-assembles into a rogue protein-like substance, which is thought to play a key role in type-2 diabetes.
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- 22 February 2022
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- Science | Health | Technology
A leading academic at the University of Leeds has been honoured for his work in developing medical robots.
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- 17 February 2022
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- Technology | Working with our region | Science
Physicist and TV and radio presenter Professor Jim Al-Khalili is to share his insight into how emerging technologies will transform society, in a public lecture hosted by the University.
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- 10 February 2022
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- Coronavirus | Society & Politics
Disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has left two-thirds of Leeds’ six-year-olds behind in their development, researchers say.
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- 9 February 2022
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- Global | Environment | Research
Thawing of permafrost due to climate change could expose the Arctic population to much greater concentrations of the cancer-causing gas Radon, a new story has found.
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- 8 February 2022
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Industrial action 2021/22 – update
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- 8 February 2022
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- Working with business | Science | Technology | Health | Coronavirus
People travelling on the London Underground and similar rail systems were at a low risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, according to computer simulations.
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- 3 February 2022
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- Statements
University of Leeds statement: Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
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- 2 February 2022
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- Global | Environment | Research
An international team of scientists estimate that there are 14% more tree species than previously thought.
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- 2 February 2022
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- Science | Environment
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels will still be catastrophic for coral reefs, new research suggests.
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- 31 January 2022
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- Global | Environment | Science | Research
Ian Brooks, Professor of Boundary Layer Processes at the University of Leeds, has been awarded the Polar Medal.
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- 31 January 2022
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- Technology | Science | Global
A mobile phone app has been launched in Kenya to help people avoid the death and destruction caused by tropical storms.
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- 28 January 2022
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- Science | Health | Coronavirus
Dentists could significantly increase the number of patients they see during the pandemic by switching the drills they use, according to new research.
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- 28 January 2022
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- Working with business | Science | Technology | Health
A £7 million research project has been launched to develop a new imaging and keyhole surgery approach to the treatment of secondary bone tumours of the spine.
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- 28 January 2022
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- News | Science | Environment
There should be greater investment in using a wider group of experts to make decisions about how the landscape is managed if the UK is to reach climate targets, a new report warns.