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Universities unite over global climate challenges

Published
Thursday 19th November, 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
Global
Environment

A global coalition of leading climate research universities has urged world leaders to act now to avoid catastrophic environmental consequences.

Electricity pylons and emissions from power plants against a yellow sky.

Space research aims to boost Yorkshire economy

Published
Wednesday 18th November, 2020
Categories
Working with business
Environment
Business & Economy

The University is to help spearhead a national programme of technological revolution backed by the UK Space Agency.

Clear satellite view of the UK.

Waves of praise for Lighthouse Labs scientists

Published
Tuesday 17th November, 2020
Categories
Health
Science
Coronavirus

University staff and students have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire, a key part of the Government’s COVID-19 testing strategy.

Suki Lee, a research student at Leeds at the Alderley Pak Lighthouse Lab

Cancers detected early thanks to pioneering trial

Published
Friday 13th November, 2020
Categories
Science
Coronavirus
Health

A lung cancer trial aiming to detect disease in higher risk patients before they show symptoms has caught dozens of cases early.

Nurse looking at computer near CT scanner

'First of its kind' lung cancer trial

Published
Tuesday 10th November, 2020
Categories
Science
Health

Scientists have been awarded £900,000 from Cancer Research UK to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer.

The images shows a radiotherapy image showing the cross section of a patient's chest, revealing the state of tissue in the lung cavity

Learning lessons from lockdown school closures

Published
Thursday 22nd October, 2020
Categories
Health
Coronavirus
Society & Politics

Schools are being urged to support a study to help determine the effect of the national lockdown on children’s learning.

Empty classroom chairs placed on individual desks.

Research to understand COVID-19 spread on public transport

Published
Wednesday 21st October, 2020
Categories
Science
Health
Coronavirus

A major scientific study has been launched to understand the risks of COVID-19 transmission on buses and trains - and to identify the best measures to control it.

The image shows a commuter train rapidly moving through a station

COVID-19 vaccine trial begins in Leeds

Published
Wednesday 14th 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.

A medic using a syringe to administer a vaccine into a patient's upper arm.

Can wearable technology help care homes save lives?

Published
Friday 9th 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.

The device worn on the wrist, similar to a wristwatch, that registers when wearers come into contact with each other.