Benefit deductions are deepening poverty in Leeds
Leeds residents are increasingly having to borrow from loan sharks and high-interest lenders to meet their basic needs because of issues with their benefits, according to new research.
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Supporting young people to achieve their potential
A learning centre helping young people living in one of the UK’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods to access further education, training and employment is celebrating its fifth anniversary.
Teaching excellence awards for Leeds
Academics at the University have been recognised with a National Teaching Fellowship and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence.
Leeds to South Korea: Students tackling global problems
Students from Leeds and South Korea's KAIST University are working together in a global leadership programme to develop solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges.
'Compelling case' to level up economy through rail innovation
Greater investment in rail research could be used to help level up the economy in the north of England, according to a report by economics and policy analysts Perspective Economics.
Past is key to predicting future climate
According to a new study, including paleoclimate data in the development of climate models could help scientists predict scenarios for future climate and propose strategies for mitigation.
Changing the debate around obesity
The NHS needs to do more to address the ingrained stigma and discrimination faced by people with obesity, a leading health psychologist says.
Engineering stronger ethics
Engineers in the UK are being asked to comment on a plan to strengthen ethical thinking in their profession.
Northern robotics experts to lead Euro conversation on ethics of AI
Rapid technological innovation is bringing human-robot interaction ever closer to our daily lives, meaning society needs a standard framework to address the ethical and safety issues that arise.
Cancer research team wins European Health Award
Creating a cancer patients' Bill of Rights aimed at driving improvement to treatment has helped a senior Leeds researcher jointly win the 2018 European Health Award.
