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Helping the aviation sector to reach net zero

Published
Monday 20th November, 2023
Categories
Alumni

From Eurostar to the Heathrow Express, Paul Le Blond has been involved with some of the UK’s most important transport projects in recent times. He’s now helping the aviation sector to reach net zero.

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Forests are vital to help reduce atmospheric CO2 

Published
Monday 13th November, 2023
Categories
Global
Science
Environment

If the world’s natural forests are allowed to grow and mature rather than being cut down, 226 billion tonnes of carbon could be taken out of the atmosphere, according to a major international study.  

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Study reveals inequalities in cancer research

Published
Tuesday 7th November, 2023
Categories
Science
Health

Most clinical trials in cancer screening, prevention, and early detection focus on just three types - and nearly all take place in the global north, according to a new review. 

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Climate financial risk analytics hub launches at Nexus

Published
Thursday 2nd November, 2023
Categories
Working with business
Business & Economy

Stronger links between UK science and innovation and financial institutions will be forged at a new Innovation Hub in Leeds.

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Window to avoid 1.5°C of warming rapidly closing

Published
Monday 30th October, 2023
Categories
Global
Science
Environment
Research

Humanity is rapidly reaching the limit for how much additional carbon can be emitted into the atmosphere to keep global warming within 1.5 °C, according to a new research.

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Behind the scenes of social class on TV

Published
Friday 13th October, 2023
Categories
Working with business
Arts & Culture

A Leeds researcher has teamed up with the BBC, Channel 4 and Candour Productions to analyse the role of social class, on screen and behind the scenes of TV production.

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Research reveals striking inequalities in NHS heart care

Published
Thursday 5th October, 2023
Categories
Research and innovation
Health
Research

Stark inequalities in diagnosis and treatment of four of the most common heart conditions in the UK have been revealed in new research.

The Minister for Tech and Digital Economy has a remote controller in his hand controlling a robot which is on a tube in front of him. A member of the Acuity Robotics team is stood beside the Minister telling him how to control the robot.

Minister visits to explore digital technology

Published
Tuesday 19th September, 2023
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business
Technology

The Minister responsible for UK digital and tech policy visited the University, as a part of the Leeds Digital Festival schedule, to see how the city region is developing innovative digital technology