1786 results for 'press statements'
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- 24 November 2020
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- Science | Society & Politics | Technology | Working with business
Rail industry and civic leaders are urging the Government to accelerate construction of an advanced rail Institute that would provide a “...game-changing opportunity for the UK”.
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- 23 November 2020
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- Research | Society & Politics | Science | Health | University
The University of Leeds has secured part of a new £147 million research initiative to work with developing nations on the world's biggest challenges.
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- 20 November 2020
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- Working with business | Technology | Business & Economy
A leading academic from the University of Leeds has joined an influential panel of experts on the newly-launched Digital Futures Commission.
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- 20 November 2020
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- Working with business | Health
New technology which helps doctors more accurately diagnose breast cancer has been recognised by the US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) for its exceptional potential clinical value.
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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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- 18 November 2020
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- Working with business | Science | Technology
The University has announced a research agreement with the West Coast Partnership, the franchise that runs rail services on the West Coast Main Line and selected as the operator of phase one of HS2.
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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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- 17 November 2020
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- Science | Health
New research into how a common parasite infection alters human behaviour could help development of treatments for schizophrenia and other neurological disorders.
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- 17 November 2020
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- Science | Health
A new clinical intervention trial aims to improve outcomes for patients with the bone marrow cancer multiple myeloma (MM).
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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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- 12 November 2020
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- Working with business | Working with business | Business & Economy
Senior leaders from across the Leeds City Region have joined forces to provide urgent support for innovators and entrepreneurs who will be key to the recovery of our future economy.
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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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- 5 November 2020
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- Business & Economy | University | Technology
An outline £10 million co-investment agreement has been signed by the University of Leeds and the companies involved in the power supply upgrade of the East Coast Main Line.
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- 5 November 2020
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- Environment
Bonfire Night celebrations contaminate our air with hugely elevated amounts of soot, scientists have discovered.