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Developing new techniques to build biomaterials

Published
Wednesday 7th July, 2021
Categories
Technology
Science

Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed an approach that could help in the design of a new generation of synthetic biomaterials made from proteins.

A visualisation of a network of connected proteins.

'Huge potential' in virtual clinical trials

Published
Wednesday 23rd June, 2021
Categories
Health

A study involving virtual rather than real patients was as effective in evaluating a medical device used  to treat  brain  aneurysms, according to new research.

Ground-breaking lung cancer trial gets under way

Published
Tuesday 22nd June, 2021
Categories
Health

The first participants have taken part in a ground-breaking research trial that aims to save lives by improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer.

Medical imaging from a lung scan

Africa Day – celebrating partnerships across the continent

Published
Tuesday 25th May, 2021
Categories
Society & Politics
Health
Environment
Global

As the world marks Africa Day, the University celebrates its existing partnerships across the continent and looks forward to further collaboration as a key strategic aim for the future.

Royal Society Fellowship honours

Published
Friday 7th May, 2021
Categories
University

Two prominent Leeds figures have been elected as Fellows of the prestigious Royal Society.

Headshots of Professor Dame Jane Francis and Gregory Houseman

Weather forecasts that predict meningitis outbreaks

Published
Monday 12th April, 2021
Categories
Global
Health
Science
Technology

Scientists are using weather forecasts to predict the location and scale of impending meningitis outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa.

A giant dust cloud approaching the camera as it moves across a sandy and dust terrain

‘Creating possibilities and giving hope’: on the GCRF frontline

Published
Thursday 25th March, 2021
Categories
Be Curious
University
Society & Politics
Science
Arts & Culture
Health
Global

UK Research and Innovation has announced a large cut to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) as a result of the Government’s decision to reduce spending on international aid.

A farmer tending to bison in Ethiopia

New basalt type discovered beneath the ocean

Published
Tuesday 23rd March, 2021
Categories
Science
Environment

A new type of rock created during large and exceptionally hot volcanic eruptions has been discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean.

Cross section of the newly discovered type of basalt.