Exhibition draws on University's First World War archive for inspiration Published 24 June 2015 Categories Arts & Culture A new exhibition at the University of Leeds demonstrates the First World War's continuing influence on 21st century creativity.
Change of approach in dental care across Europe Published 17 June 2015 Categories Health The University of Leeds is at the forefront of a new four-year project which aims to transform future dental care across Europe.
University of Leeds showcases pioneering research for Minister Published 15 June 2015 Categories Technology | Science | University The new Minister for Universities and Science, Jo Johnson MP, visited world-leading research facilities at the University of Leeds.
Unique project maps the history of the British antiques trade Published 15 June 2015 Categories Arts & Culture It is worth billions each year to the British economy and inspires endless hours of television programming. But the British antiques trade has been somewhat neglected by academics - until now.
Researchers find possible association between obesity and male breast cancer Published 12 June 2015 Categories Health Researchers at the University of Leeds have found a possible association between the rise in obesity and the increase in cases of male breast cancer.
University funds £17m structural biology lab Published 3 June 2015 Categories Technology | Science The University of Leeds is investing £17 million in a state-of-the-art laboratory for structural biology research.
Severe ozone depletion avoided Published 22 May 2015 Categories Environment We are already reaping the rewards of the Montreal Protocol, with the ozone layer in much better shape than it would have been without the UN treaty, according to a new study in Nature Communications.
Research projects to the fore on International Clinical Trials Day Published 20 May 2015 Categories Health For International Clinical Trials Day today, the University is highlighting two research projects which show the importance of clinical trials to public health.
Research aims to improve access to music for people using hearing aids Published 19 May 2015 Categories Health Beethoven composed some of his most famous works after he became profoundly deaf.
Volcanic ash found in Yorkshire could help to improve flight safety forecasts Published 19 May 2015 Categories Environment Predictions of where planes can safely fly following volcanic eruptions could be improved, thanks to fresh discoveries about ash clouds.
Legacies of War: Conscientious objectors' records in digital memorial Published 15 May 2015 Categories Arts & Culture A comprehensive record of those who did not want to fight in the First World War will from today be opened up to the public as part of Imperial War Museums' permanent digital memorial.
Hi-tech nanoknife treatment to kill kidney tumour Published 14 May 2015 Categories Technology | Health A pioneering procedure has been carried out by a University of Leeds specialist using a hi-tech 'nanoknife' technology to destroy cancer cells using pulses of high voltage electrical current.
Amazon: 1% of tree species dominate the carbon storage Published 14 May 2015 Categories Environment New research has found that around 1% of all tree species in the Amazon store 50% of carbon in the region.
Partnering for growth: 100 success stories Published 5 May 2015 Categories Working with business The University of Leeds is marking the completion of its 100th successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
Hand washing vital in multi-bed hospital wards Published 5 May 2015 Categories Health Hospital room designs make a significant difference to the likelihood of bugs being spread through person-to-person contact between medics and patients, according to University of Leeds research.