Alum improves HIV and AIDS outlook in Nigeria Published 8 April 2024 Categories News | Research Public health expert Chikaodili Mary-Kate Deng (MPH 2009) has been recognised with a Study UK Alumni Award for her contribution to care systems for HIV and AIDS in Nigeria.
Assessing the impact of sweeteners on appetite Published 29 March 2024 Categories Science | Health | Research Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier – and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a significant new study has found.
Mandating indoor air quality for public buildings Published 28 March 2024 Categories Science An international group of experts are calling for indoor air quality standards to be introduced around the globe.
To the Arctic and Beyond Published 27 March 2024 Categories Environment | University Seize every opportunity and make the most of life’s amazing adventures.
Investment needed in African climate science Published 27 March 2024 Categories Global Africa needs long term investment in scientific infrastructure and science careers to allow the continent to adapt to climate change and its effect on weather systems.
Paris-bound: 'Mileage mutts' help Leeds marathoner achieve Olympic dream Published 26 March 2024 Categories Alumni After 13 years of training in Leeds and racing for the city, Phil Sesemann qualified for the Paris Olympics in 2024 and became the third fastest British marathon runner ever.
Social enterprise tackles food waste Published 20 March 2024 Categories Environment Food waste campaigners are calling on Leeds residents and businesses to get on board with their free collection service which prevents household food waste from going to landfill.
BBC Look North presenter inspires next generation Published 20 March 2024 Categories Working with our region BBC presenter Amy Garcia has marked ten years hosting Look North by addressing the media professionals of the future.
Blue plaque commemorates first trans conference Published 19 March 2024 Categories Society & Politics A blue plaque has been installed on campus to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the UK’s first ever trans conference.
Placing schools at forefront of child poverty work Published 19 March 2024 Categories Society & Politics | Health | Research The government must form a national plan to tackle child poverty with schools and nurseries at the forefront, the authors of a new report say.
Exploring African food challenges Published 14 March 2024 Categories Research | Global Partners from across Africa gathered in Leeds for a week of research dedicated to tackling challenges in food systems and supply chains.
Cancer deaths plummet in middle aged people Published 14 March 2024 Categories Health | Science | Research Fewer middle-aged people are dying from cancer in the UK than at any point over the last 25 years, new research shows.
Leeds alum wins prestigious award in Saudi Arabia Published 14 March 2024 Categories Alumni Dr Manar Samman (MSc Bioscience 2010; Medicine 2015) has been recognised with a national award for her contribution to medical education and practice in Saudi Arabia.
Funding boost for space science project Published 11 March 2024 Categories Global | Science A pioneering radio astronomy project, introducing skills and expertise to countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, has received a funding boost to continue its transformational work.
Socially prescribed creative play boosts wellbeing Published 11 March 2024 Categories Health Socially prescribed creative play helps children and their parents develop new skills and promotes wellbeing, a new study has found.