AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy Published 1 August 2024 Categories Research and innovation | Health | Science A new artificial intelligence (AI) test to determine the risk of bowel cancers coming back could help patients avoid chemotherapy, according to new research led by the University of Leeds.
Leeds hosts UK Corporate Games Published 31 July 2024 Categories University More than 70 businesses came together in Leeds as the city hosted the 2024 UK Corporate Games.
Blood cancer pioneer awarded rare degree Published 30 July 2024 Categories Health One of the UK’s leading researchers into myeloma blood cancer has received a rarely awarded degree from the University of Leeds.
Collaboration achieves “almost impossible” design challenge Published 29 July 2024 Categories Working with our region A showstopping carnival costume – featuring mechanical elements previously thought “impossible” to make by hand – has been created in a ground-breaking collaboration between engineers and designers.
Groundbreaking vine robots with magnetic skin could transform cancer treatment Published 29 July 2024 Categories Health | Research A new class of robot with magnetic skin and movement that mimics creeping vine plants, could transform cancer diagnosis and treatment, according to a new University of Leeds study.
Leeds athletes going for gold Published 26 July 2024 Categories University As all eyes focus on athletes taking centre stage at the Paris Olympics, we’ll be cheering on some of our very own students who are competing at the Games.
Changing perspectives on disability Published 26 July 2024 Categories Research An online Disability Studies graduate who is now putting her learnings into practice at work recommends more people study the barriers faced by disabled people.
Inspirational trio receive Honorary Degrees Published 25 July 2024 Categories University Leading lights from international business, higher education and sport have been recognised with honorary degrees from the University of Leeds.
University supports Leeds Pride Published 24 July 2024 Categories University University of Leeds colleagues joined in the vibrant celebrations at this year’s Leeds Pride event.
Lifeline support for lifelong learners Published 23 July 2024 Categories University | Health A graduate says the support she received as a mature student was a lifeline during her studies – and helped her achieve her forever dream of becoming a doctor.
Appointment of new University Council members Published 23 July 2024 Categories University Leaders in social enterprise, the arts, regional government and finance are to join the University Council as lay members of the University’s governing body.
Leeds researchers named Future Leaders Published 18 July 2024 Categories Research Two of Leeds' most promising research leaders have earned national fellowships to advance their work aimed at tackling global challenges.
Forests continue to capture carbon despite challenges Published 17 July 2024 Categories Research | Environment The world’s forests have absorbed more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past three decades, but they need more protection, according to a new study.
Developing equity in leadership Published 9 July 2024 Categories Working with our region A new cross-institutional programme has launched at the University of Leeds, with the aim of helping to accelerate progress on diversifying leadership in higher education.
A decade of engineering excellence Published 8 July 2024 Categories Global The University of Leeds and Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) have marked the 10th anniversary of a Joint School of Engineering and Computer Science.