Upgrade sewage system to protect health
The risk to public health from human faeces in our rivers and seas will increase without action to create a wastewater system fit for the future, according to a Leeds academic.
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Leeds academic welcomes MOD agreement to amend LGBT Veterans’ records
A move by the Ministry of Defence to amend the records of LGBT service personnel unfairly discharged prior to 1967 has been welcomed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
‘Urgent’ need to boost school-based support for families
A report co-led by the University of Leeds calls for joined up support around schools and nurseries to reduce absences, tackle the impact of poverty and boost children’s readiness for the day.
Using NHS data to predict patients’ risk of falling
Patients’ risk of falling in the next 12 months could be predicted from their NHS data using a newly developed calculator.
Boosting children’s mental health
A new plan for Government to boost children’s mental health through the education system is released today.
Mandating indoor air quality for public buildings
An international group of experts are calling for indoor air quality standards to be introduced around the globe.
Social enterprise tackles food waste
Food waste campaigners are calling on Leeds residents and businesses to get on board with their free collection service which prevents household food waste from going to landfill.
Exploring African food challenges
Partners from across Africa gathered in Leeds for a week of research dedicated to tackling challenges in food systems and supply chains.
Cancer deaths plummet in middle aged people
Fewer middle-aged people are dying from cancer in the UK than at any point over the last 25 years, new research shows.
Appointment of lay members of the University Council
The University Council is seeking to appoint several high-calibre individuals with broad leadership qualities, who can add value to its work as the University’s governing body.