One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to people at risk of bowel cancer Published 15 December 2022 Categories Health | Research One in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with a cancer-causing syndrome, despite national guidelines advising it, new research has found.
Parks should be safe places for women and girls Published 9 December 2022 Categories Society & Politics | Research Parks in West Yorkshire should be better designed and managed so that women and girls feel safe throughout the day and after dark, according to a new study.
Building standards failing to deliver healthy ventilation Published 8 December 2022 Categories Technology | Health | Science | Research Building standards are failing to ensure offices, shops, public buildings and homes provide healthy ventilation, say leading experts.
First-wave COVID-19 linked to long-term depressive symptoms Published 8 December 2022 Categories Coronavirus | Health People who reported contracting COVID-19 early in the pandemic were twice as likely to experience depressive symptoms 13 months later than those who did not, new research has found.
Forest restoration - 'balance nitrogen-fixing trees with other species' Published 8 December 2022 Categories Science | Global | Environment Reforestation projects could be made more effective with the findings of new research into the constraints on nitrogen fixation among plants.
The state of Languages learning in the UK Published 7 December 2022 Categories Arts & Culture The study of languages including French, German and Spanish has seen ‘significant decreases’ leading to a concern that language learning may disappear altogether in some ‘cold spots’ of the UK.
Universities key to devolving economic power to regions Published 5 December 2022 Categories Society & Politics | Business & Economy The knowledge, expertise and research innovation offered by universities such as Leeds will be vital in devolving more economic power to the regions, according to the Mayor of West Yorkshire.
New woodland honours former University Secretary Published 2 December 2022 Categories Working with our region | Science | Environment Planting for a new woodland has begun on land owned by the University of Leeds on the northern edge of the city.
How women can reduce risk of hip fracture Published 29 November 2022 Categories Science | Health Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research.
Contraflow cycling does not increase crash rate Published 25 November 2022 Categories Environment Allowing cycling in both directions on one-way streets does not pose a safety risk and should be made mandatory in all but exceptional cases, according to a new study by Leeds researchers.
How did you keep in touch? Published 22 November 2022 Categories News For a chance to win a Leeds hoodie or other merchandise, tell us about ringing home or other memorable calls you made while you were at Leeds.
Underwater tsunamis created by glacier break-up Published 22 November 2022 Categories Science | Environment Scientists lucky enough to be in the “right place at the right time” witnessed a giant lump of ice breaking away from the William Glacier in Antarctica, a process known as calving.
New exhibition explores Brutalist architecture Published 21 November 2022 Categories Arts & Culture A new exhibition at The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery explores the progressive architecture of the mid-twentieth century at the University of Leeds and beyond.
Breaking barriers: Leeds academic becomes UK’s 41st Black woman Professor Published 21 November 2022 Categories Working with business | Science | News A design engineer at the University of Leeds is the latest academic to join a small but growing cohort of Black women professors.
Student rocketeers aim high with next mission Published 18 November 2022 Categories Science Rocketeers at the University of Leeds have launched a training academy to help engineering students prepare for the so-called “Mars generation” of space travel.