113 results for 'coronavirus'
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- 25 November 2020
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- Coronavirus | University
The University is offering free and fast asymptomatic coronavirus tests on campus for students who are leaving their university accommodation for the winter break.
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- 23 November 2020
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- Working with business | Global | Society & Politics | University
A new policy institute has launched at the University of Leeds - aimed at strengthening the ties between the University’s world-renowned research community and policymakers around the globe.
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- 19 November 2020
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- Coronavirus | Global | Environment
A global coalition of leading climate research universities has urged world leaders to act now to avoid catastrophic environmental consequences.
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- 18 November 2020
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- Working with business | Environment | Business & Economy
The University is to help spearhead a national programme of technological revolution backed by the UK Space Agency.
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- 17 November 2020
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- Health | Science | Coronavirus
University staff and students have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire, a key part of the Government’s COVID-19 testing strategy.
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- 13 November 2020
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- Science | Coronavirus | Health
A lung cancer trial aiming to detect disease in higher risk patients before they show symptoms has caught dozens of cases early.
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- 10 November 2020
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- Science | Health
Scientists have been awarded £900,000 from Cancer Research UK to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer.
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- 22 October 2020
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- Health | Coronavirus | Society & Politics
Schools are being urged to support a study to help determine the effect of the national lockdown on children’s learning.
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- 21 October 2020
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- Science | Health | Coronavirus
A major scientific study has been launched to understand the risks of COVID-19 transmission on buses and trains - and to identify the best measures to control it.
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- 14 October 2020
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- Coronavirus | Science | Health
Hundreds of volunteers from the region are taking part in a study to test the effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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- 9 October 2020
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- Technology | Coronavirus
Wearable digital devices are to be trialled in care homes to establish whether the technology can help reduce covid-19 infections and prevent deaths.
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- 9 October 2020
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- Science | Health | Coronavirus | University
Three leading academic researchers, two alumni and a former Pro-Chancellor at the University of Leeds have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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- 7 October 2020
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- Coronavirus | University
Keeping our students and staff safe and healthy has been our number one priority throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
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- 2 October 2020
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- Environment | Coronavirus
The Local Government Association has launched new advice developed by experts at the University of Leeds on practical actions local authorities can take to decarbonise transport.
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- 28 September 2020
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- Coronavirus | Science | Health
A major new study has identified 2,085 excess deaths in England and Wales due to heart disease and stroke during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.