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Improving outcomes for all children and young people

Published
4 November 2024
Categories
News | Research

A leading Early Years expert at the University of Leeds has been appointed Deputy Chair of a new scientific advisory body guiding government policy on issues concerning children and young people.

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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.

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Leeds cardiologist’s recommendations to COVID inquiry

Published
1 November 2024
Categories
Health | Research

A national Cardiovascular Data Centre should be set up to improve care for people with heart disease after excess patient deaths were recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a Leeds cardiologist.

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The health impacts of climate change

Published
31 October 2024
Categories
Alumni

Principal Climate Change Scientist at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Helen Macintyre (PhD Atmospheric Science 2011) explains why the health impacts of climate change should be on everyone’s agenda.

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Thousands flock to Light Night on campus

Published
29 October 2024
Categories
News | Arts & Culture

More than 13,000 visitors including young families, students and staff enjoyed a spectacular Light Night at the University of Leeds.

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What animal societies can teach us about ageing

Published
28 October 2024
Categories
Research

Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, according to new research which shows humans are not the only animals to change social behaviour with age.

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Investment boost for food spinout

Published
21 October 2024
Categories
Business & Economy

A pioneering company that creates healthy, sustainable food has received a £3.5 million investment to scale up its ingredients technology.

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Driving sustainability in fashion

Published
21 October 2024
Categories
Working with business

International fashion brands are working with the University of Leeds to understand how textile manufacturing impacts the environment.

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Can earthworms adapt to climate change?

Published
18 October 2024
Categories
Environment | Research

Researchers are to investigate whether the humble earthworm is being threatened by climate change and flooding here in the UK.

Artist Pippa Hales stands next to local MP and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in front of the Ribbons Sculpture.

Sculpture celebrates remarkable women

Published
15 October 2024
Categories
Working with our region

A sculpture has been unveiled that celebrates the lives of inspirational women who have contributed to the city of Leeds.

Two people sit on stage holding microphones and talking, with audience watching on. A sign on the stage reads 'Leeds Alumni Voices'.

Astronaut touches down in Leeds

Published
11 October 2024
Categories
Alumni

Leeds alum Matthias Maurer spent 175 days on the International Space Station in 2022. He returned to Leeds to meet staff, students and alumni, and for an exclusive Leeds Alumni Voices event.