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A person being injected in the upper arm by a clinician

Speeding up new vaccine development

Published
19 December 2024
Categories
Health | Research

A device which could help reduce new vaccine production time to less than 100 days has been granted development funding. 

An person holding their sides with a red glowing light signifying pain in their back

Offering hope for people facing chronic pain

Published
17 December 2024
Categories
Health | Science | Research

A major breakthrough in our understanding of pain has been revealed in a collaborative study, opening the door to new ways of tackling long term pain without harmful and addictive opioids.

82-year-old Colin uses the echome device with his mobility scooter in his garden

Sound-making tech inspires older people to move more

Published
16 December 2024
Categories
Health | Arts & Culture | Research

Older people are moving more, in playful and surprising ways, after using wearable technology developed by the University of Leeds that senses movements to create sounds and music.

Sarah Lloyd in graduation gowns by the large metal gates of Cloth Workers' Court

Anti-knife crime campaigner graduates

Published
13 December 2024
Categories
University

Anti-knife crime campaigner Sarah Lloyd has graduated with a Masters degree from the University of Leeds - a moment she says she could never have imagined a decade ago.

A student's hand passing a bag of white powder into another student's hand

Criminal exploitation risk for thousands of children

Published
11 December 2024
Categories
Society & Politics | Health | Research

Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report.

Two module leaders and the winning group of students pose for a photo with their certificates.

Innovative solutions to business challenges

Published
10 December 2024
Categories
Working with business

University of Leeds students have been praised by industry experts for their creative solutions to real world business problems.

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Indonesian Ambassador visits Leeds

Published
5 December 2024
Categories
University

The University of Leeds has strengthened ties with Indonesia by welcoming Dr Desra Percaya, Indonesian Ambassador to the UK, to campus.

an aeroplane landing on a runway at sunset

Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays

Published
29 November 2024
Categories
Environment | Research

Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds.

Woman with hand pain sitting on a couch at home

Oily fish, fruit and cereal can 'cut arthritis risk'

Published
27 November 2024
Categories
Health | Research

Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to increased risk, new research shows.

Winners of the awards gathered on stage together

Awards showcase research impact

Published
22 November 2024
Categories
Research

University of Leeds researchers and support teams who strive to make a meaningful difference in the world have been recognised for their exceptional contributions.