News | University of Leeds

In the foreground, researchers in orange high vis-vests conducting field measurements on the Kasai River, one of the major tributaries of the Congo basin

Protecting the vulnerable Congo Basin

Published: 18 November 2024
Categories: Environment | Research | Global

A project to protect the world’s second largest area of tropical rainforest has received £9.1m from the Government.

A large group of people sat in a lecture theatre smiling at the camera.

Inspiring young scientists through mentorship

Published: 15 November 2024
Categories: University

University of Leeds students and academics are breaking down barriers to careers in plant science thanks to the power of mentorship.

Two researchers wearing white jackets, working in a lab

Supporting the next generation of researchers

Published: 14 November 2024
Categories: Working with our region

Yorkshire is to play an expanded role in training the researchers of the future, following a significant government investment.

Professor Catherine Johnson wearing a white blouse and glasses smiles directly at the camera.

Helping shape the future of TV broadcasting

Published: 12 November 2024
Categories: Arts & Culture | Research

As new research finds the shift towards online TV viewing could exclude some viewers, Professor Catherine Johnson joins government efforts to scrutinise the future of linear broadcasting.

A temperate rainforest in Ennerdale, Cumbria, showing trees and moss in the foreground against a blue sky

Climate change threatens rare temperate rainforests

Published: 12 November 2024
Categories: Research

Up to two thirds of the world’s temperate rainforests could fall victim to climate change by the year 2100 according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds.

Michelle Morris holding a chicken with a Kenyan Farmer.

Supporting female farmers in Africa

Published: 11 November 2024
Categories: Global

A team of women have taken on a cycling challenge across Kenya to support female farmers.

a row of industrial chimneys spewing out smoke into a sky at sunset

Humans have already caused 1.5 °C of long-term global warming according to new estimates

Published: 11 November 2024
Categories: Research | Environment

Humans may have already caused 1.5 °C of global warming when measured from a time genuinely before the industrial revolution and the start of large-scale carbon emissions, according to new research.

Representation of bacteria in the gut microbiome.

Gut health signals could transform arthritis treatment

Published: 8 November 2024
Categories: Health | Research

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.

A person and a dog stand on a bridge looking at a flooded car park

Public wants UK to prepare and protect against effects of climate change

Published: 8 November 2024
Categories: Environment | Research

Over three quarters of people believe climate change is a serious threat to the United Kingdom according to the results of a representative survey by researchers at the University of Leeds.

Trial contributor Robin wearing his facial prosthesis standing in front of his portraits in the Bexley Wing at St James' University Hospital, Leeds

Trial participants with facial prostheses have portraits painted

Published: 7 November 2024
Categories: Health | Research

Patients who wear facial prostheses after treatment for head and neck cancer have had their portraits painted to illustrate the physical and psychological impact of living with a facial difference.

A pine marten sitting on a branch in woodland in the Scottish Highlands

Pine martens thrown a lifeline in the Lake District

Published: 6 November 2024
Categories: Environment | Research

Pine martens have been reintroduced into woodland in South Cumbria thanks to a project involving researchers from the University of Leeds.

Members of the RadNet Leeds team standing on the stairs in Nexus

Major funding boost for radiotherapy research

Published: 5 November 2024
Categories: Health | Research

Scientists and clinicians at the University of Leeds exploring new radiotherapy treatments and technologies have been given a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

An office table where several people's hands can be seen. A laptop on the table shows an AI graphic.

How are digital technologies restructuring work?

Published: 5 November 2024
Categories: Technology | Business & Economy | Research

The ways in which new workplace technologies like artificial intelligence are affecting work and employment will be investigated by collaborative research centre, Digit.

Martin Stow, Gareth Scargill, Julia Bennell, Dutch Ambassador Paul Huijts

New Honorary Consul welcomes Dutch Ambassador

Published: 4 November 2024
Categories: Working with business

The Executive Dean of Leeds University Business School has been appointed an Honorary Consul to the Netherlands.

An image of a young person's knees as she looks down at a mobile phone in their hands

Text messages 'help improve teen tooth health'

Published: 4 November 2024
Categories: Research

Text message reminders can help to improve toothbrushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a new study has shown.

Filters