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A medic using a syringe to administer a vaccine into a patient's upper arm.

COVID-19 vaccine trial begins in Leeds

Published
Wednesday 14th October, 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
Science
Health

Hundreds of volunteers from the region are taking part in a study to test the effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The device worn on the wrist, similar to a wristwatch, that registers when wearers come into contact with each other.

Can wearable technology help care homes save lives?

Published
Friday 9th October, 2020
Categories
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.

Coronavirus cases among students and staff 

Published
Wednesday 7th October, 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
University

Keeping our students and staff safe and healthy has been our number one priority throughout the coronavirus pandemic. 

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New transport guidance for a climate smart COVID-19 recovery

Published
Friday 2nd October, 2020
Categories
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.

Heartbeat spikes measured on an electrocardiogram

Thousands of excess deaths during pandemic peak

Published
Monday 28th September, 2020
Categories
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.

The pond next to the Roger Stevens Building at the University of Leeds

Working together to stay safe

Published
Thursday 17th September, 2020
Categories
University

A message from Leeds’ higher education leaders, students’ union leaders and the city council:

Calculator on paper with business calculations

Making maths targets add up

Published
Wednesday 16th September, 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
Business & Economy
Society & Politics

A little-known post-16 qualification could boost A-level and BTEC students’ numeracy skills and help meet ambitious government targets, according to new research.

Scientists call the shots on new COVID-19 public awareness film

Published
Wednesday 9th September, 2020
Categories
Society & Politics
Science
Health
Coronavirus

Professor Cath Noakes of the University of Leeds was the main scientific consultant to the makers of a new public information film designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.