Glasses trial sets sights on primary pupils
A new trial launched today aims to ensure primary school pupils get the glasses they need in order to improve their maths and reading skills.
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Europe’s financial backing for Leeds' research leadership
Robotic tentacles to help surgeons operate inside the body, and understanding what characterises the will of the people are among new research programmes at Leeds supported by European funding.
Cancer charity invests in new clinical trials research unit for Leeds
Doctors and scientists at Leeds have received a major boost from Cancer Research UK for pioneering work with cancer.
Hearts and minds: fruit and veg boost well-being
Consuming more fruit and vegetables can improve your mental well-being, according to a new study, 'Lettuce be happy.'
Government confirms 150-plus Leeds PhD places
More than 150 fully-funded PhD researcher places are being created in Leeds after the University secured funding to train the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Inadequate support for sexual dysfunction in prostate cancer patients
More than 4 in 5 men (81%) with prostate cancer struggle with poor sexual function following treatment for the disease, but over half (56%) fail to receive support, according to new research.
Is our microbiome the key to tackling bowel cancer?
Leeds researchers have been awarded nearly £2.5 million to investigate how billions of microorganisms living in our bodies, called the microbiome, could be manipulated to treat bowel cancer.
Leeds’ research on Japanese knotweed to drive Parliament debate
There is no evidence that Japanese knotweed causes more significant structural damage to buildings than many other plants, a Parliamentary committee will hear today.
Focus on wind farms misses ‘huge opportunity’ to reduce carbon footprint
Government is missing a ‘huge opportunity’ to reduce the UK's carbon footprint by focusing spending on wind farms instead of materials recycling, according to a leading natural resources researcher.
Avoiding fossil fuel 'lock-in' could help limit global temperature rise
Research suggests there would be a 64% chance of limiting the increase in global average temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, if fossil fuel infrastructure was phased out immediately.