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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
14 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
9 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.

Heartbeat spikes measured on an electrocardiogram

Thousands of excess deaths during pandemic peak

Published
28 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
17 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
16 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
9 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.