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New insight into stellar evolution

Published
Tuesday 21st November, 2023
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News

A ground-breaking new discovery could transform the way astronomers understand some of the biggest and most common stars in the Universe. 

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Proof of concept of new material for dry mouth conditions

Published
Monday 20th November, 2023
Categories
Working with business
Science
Health

A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is upto five times more effective than existing commercially available products, according to laboratory tests.

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AI can map the outline and area of giant icebergs

Published
Thursday 9th November, 2023
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Technology
Science
Environment

Scientists have trained an artificial intelligence or AI system to accurately map in one-hundredth of a second the surface area and outline of giant icebergs captured on satellite images.

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Amitriptyline helps relieve IBS symptoms

Published
Tuesday 17th October, 2023
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Science
Health

A cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research presented today at UEG Week 2023 has found. 

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Boosting Yorkshire MedTech industry

Published
Monday 9th October, 2023
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Health

A major funding boost will help transform the thriving Medical Technology (MedTech) business community in Yorkshire.

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Art, music and performances shine on campus for Light Night

Published
Wednesday 4th October, 2023
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Working with our region
Arts & Culture

Visitors can experience the magic of the UK’s largest annual arts and lights festival, Light Night, on the University of Leeds campus on 12 and 13 October.

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Investing in carbon removal

Published
Thursday 28th September, 2023
Categories
Environment
Business & Economy
Working with business

A spinout company from the University of Leeds has received investment to scale up its pioneering carbon dioxide removal technology.

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Leading the way in knowledge exchange

Published
Wednesday 27th September, 2023
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University
Working with our region
Working with business

The University of Leeds remains a leading higher education institution for knowledge exchange, according to Research England.

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Driving diversity on digital courses

Published
Monday 25th September, 2023
Categories
Technology

The University of Leeds is working with businesses to help even more students achieve their dreams of a career in data science and AI.

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